CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,580 km
8,438 miles
PYJ
Yakutia
Russia
Distance
13,580 km
8,438 mi / 7,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
28°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT PYJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Polyarny Airport
IATA Code CPT PYJ
ICAO Code FACT UERP
City Cape Town Yakutia
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 151 ft 1,660 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 66.400000, 112.030000

Cape Town (CPT) to Yakutia (PYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Polyarny Airport (PYJ) in Yakutia, Russia is 13,580 kilometers (8,438 miles / 7,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 19:59 in Cape Town, it's 02:59 in Yakutia. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,509 feet between the two airports. Polyarny Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Yakutia (PYJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 258° (west 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 Polyarny Airport (PYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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