CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,878 km
6,760 miles
KOV
Kokshetau
Kazakhstan
Distance
10,878 km
6,760 mi / 5,874 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT KOV
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kokshetau Airport
IATA Code CPT KOV
ICAO Code FACT UACK
City Cape Town Kokshetau
Country South Africa Kazakhstan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Almaty
Elevation 151 ft 888 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 53.330000, 69.590000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kokshetau (KOV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kokshetau Airport (KOV) in Kokshetau, Kazakhstan is 10,878 kilometers (6,760 miles / 5,874 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Kazakhstan. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:17 in Cape Town, it's 19:17 in Kokshetau. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kokshetau (KOV) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 221° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Kokshetau Airport (KOV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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