CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,471 km
5,885 miles
NCU
Nukus
Uzbekistan
Distance
9,471 km
5,885 mi / 5,114 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT NCU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nukus Airport
IATA Code CPT NCU
ICAO Code FACT UTNN
City Cape Town Nukus
Country South Africa Uzbekistan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 151 ft 246 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 42.490000, 59.620000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nukus (NCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nukus Airport (NCU) in Nukus, Uzbekistan is 9,471 kilometers (5,885 miles / 5,114 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Uzbekistan. 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 04:35 in Cape Town, it's 07:35 in Nukus. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nukus (NCU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 213° (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 Nukus Airport (NCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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