CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,670 km
6,630 miles
KVX
Kirov
Russia
Distance
10,670 km
6,630 mi / 5,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
16°
north northeast

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CPT KVX
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Pobedilovo Airport
IATA Code CPT KVX
ICAO Code FACT USKK
City Cape Town Kirov
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Moscow
Elevation 151 ft 479 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 58.500000, 49.350000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kirov (KVX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Pobedilovo Airport (KVX) in Kirov, Russia is 10,670 kilometers (6,630 miles / 5,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 Russia. 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 15:20 in Cape Town, it's 16:20 in Kirov.

The return flight from Kirov (KVX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 205° (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 Pobedilovo Airport (KVX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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