CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,566 km
7,187 miles
RGK
Gorno-Altaysk
Russia
Distance
11,566 km
7,187 mi / 6,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
36°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT RGK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gorno-Altaysk Airport
IATA Code CPT RGK
ICAO Code FACT UNBG
City Cape Town Gorno-Altaysk
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Elevation 151 ft 965 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 51.970000, 85.830000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gorno-Altaysk (RGK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK) in Gorno-Altaysk, Russia is 11,566 kilometers (7,187 miles / 6,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 36°.

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 15:55 in Cape Town, it's 20:55 in Gorno-Altaysk. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gorno-Altaysk (RGK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 232° (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 Gorno-Altaysk Airport (RGK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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