CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,659 km
5,381 miles
KSY
Kars
Turkey
Distance
8,659 km
5,381 mi / 4,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
19°
north northeast

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CPT KSY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kars Airport
IATA Code CPT KSY
ICAO Code FACT LTCF
City Cape Town Kars
Country South Africa Turkey
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 151 ft 5,889 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.560000, 43.120000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kars (KSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kars Airport (KSY) in Kars, Turkey is 8,659 kilometers (5,381 miles / 4,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Turkey. 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 23:21 in Cape Town, it's 00:21 in Kars.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,738 feet between the two airports. Kars Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kars (KSY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 201° (south 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 Kars Airport (KSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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