CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,446 km
5,248 miles
PYK
Payam Airport
Iran
Distance
8,446 km
5,248 mi / 4,561 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
26°
north northeast

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CPT PYK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Payam Airport
IATA Code CPT PYK
ICAO Code FACT OIIP
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Iran
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tehran
Elevation 151 ft 4,170 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 35.780000, 50.830000

Cape Town (CPT) to Payam Airport (PYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Payam Airport (PYK) in Payam Airport, Iran is 8,446 kilometers (5,248 miles / 4,561 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 18:47 in Cape Town, it's 20:17 in Payam Airport.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,019 feet between the two airports. Payam Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Payam Airport (PYK) 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 Payam Airport (PYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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