CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,484 km
7,136 miles
MMK
Murmansk
Russia
Distance
11,484 km
7,136 mi / 6,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT MMK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Murmansk Airport
IATA Code CPT MMK
ICAO Code FACT ULMM
City Cape Town Murmansk
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Moscow
Elevation 151 ft 266 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 68.780000, 32.750000

Cape Town (CPT) to Murmansk (MMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Murmansk Airport (MMK) in Murmansk, Russia is 11,484 kilometers (7,136 miles / 6,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 5°.

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 18:24 in Cape Town, it's 19:24 in Murmansk.

The return flight from Murmansk (MMK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 192° (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 Murmansk Airport (MMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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