CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,551 km
5,313 miles
RAS
Rasht
Iran
Distance
8,551 km
5,313 mi / 4,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
25°
north northeast

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CPT RAS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sardar-e-Jangal Airport
IATA Code CPT RAS
ICAO Code FACT OIGG
City Cape Town Rasht
Country South Africa Iran
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tehran
Elevation 151 ft -40 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 37.320000, 49.620000

Cape Town (CPT) to Rasht (RAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) in Rasht, Iran is 8,551 kilometers (5,313 miles / 4,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 25°.

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 17:19 in Cape Town, it's 18:49 in Rasht.

The return flight from Rasht (RAS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 206° (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 Sardar-e-Jangal Airport (RAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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