CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,318 km
7,033 miles
KRN
Kiruna Airport
Sweden
Distance
11,318 km
7,033 mi / 6,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT KRN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kiruna Airport
IATA Code CPT KRN
ICAO Code FACT ESNQ
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Sweden
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 151 ft 1,508 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 67.820000, 20.340000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kiruna Airport (KRN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kiruna Airport (KRN) in Kiruna Airport, Sweden is 11,318 kilometers (7,033 miles / 6,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Sweden. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:51 in Cape Town, it's 12:51 in Kiruna Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,357 feet between the two airports. Kiruna Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Kiruna Airport (KRN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 181° (south). 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 Kiruna Airport (KRN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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