CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,858 km
4,883 miles
MRX
Mahshahr Airport
Iran
Distance
7,858 km
4,883 mi / 4,243 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
28°
north northeast

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CPT MRX
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mahshahr Airport
IATA Code CPT MRX
ICAO Code FACT OIAM
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Iran
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tehran
Elevation 151 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 30.560000, 49.150000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mahshahr Airport (MRX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mahshahr Airport (MRX) in Mahshahr Airport, Iran is 7,858 kilometers (4,883 miles / 4,243 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Iran. 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 21:08 in Cape Town, it's 22:38 in Mahshahr Airport.

The return flight from Mahshahr Airport (MRX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 207° (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 Mahshahr Airport (MRX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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