CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,766 km
5,447 miles
OAH
Shindand Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
8,766 km
5,447 mi / 4,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT OAH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Shindand Airport
IATA Code CPT OAH
ICAO Code FACT OASD
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Afghanistan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kabul
Elevation 151 ft 3,773 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 33.390000, 62.260000

Cape Town (CPT) to Shindand Airport (OAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Shindand Airport (OAH) in Shindand Airport, Afghanistan is 8,766 kilometers (5,447 miles / 4,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 20:12 in Cape Town, it's 22:42 in Shindand Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,622 feet between the two airports. Shindand Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Shindand Airport (OAH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 216° (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 Shindand Airport (OAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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