CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,907 km
6,156 miles
RGH
Balurghat
India
Distance
9,907 km
6,156 mi / 5,350 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
58°
east northeast

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CPT RGH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Balurghat Airport
IATA Code CPT RGH
ICAO Code FACT VEBG
City Cape Town Balurghat
Country South Africa India
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 151 ft 78 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 25.260000, 88.800000

Cape Town (CPT) to Balurghat (RGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Balurghat Airport (RGH) in Balurghat, India is 9,907 kilometers (6,156 miles / 5,350 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 India. 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 17:06 in Cape Town, it's 20:36 in Balurghat. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Balurghat (RGH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 231° (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 Balurghat Airport (RGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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