CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,991 km
7,451 miles
NYM
Nadym
Russia
Distance
11,991 km
7,451 mi / 6,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT NYM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nadym Airport
IATA Code CPT NYM
ICAO Code FACT USMM
City Cape Town Nadym
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 151 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 65.480000, 72.700000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nadym (NYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nadym Airport (NYM) in Nadym, Russia is 11,991 kilometers (7,451 miles / 6,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 13:47 in Cape Town, it's 16:47 in Nadym. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Nadym (NYM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 225° (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 Nadym Airport (NYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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