CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,846 km
6,118 miles
RHP
Ramechhap
Nepal
Distance
9,846 km
6,118 mi / 5,317 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT RHP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ramechhap Airport
IATA Code CPT RHP
ICAO Code FACT VNRC
City Cape Town Ramechhap
Country South Africa Nepal
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 151 ft 1,555 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 27.390000, 86.060000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ramechhap (RHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ramechhap Airport (RHP) in Ramechhap, Nepal is 9,846 kilometers (6,118 miles / 5,317 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Nepal. 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 13:53 in Cape Town, it's 17:38 in Ramechhap. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,404 feet between the two airports. Ramechhap Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Ramechhap (RHP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 230° (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 Ramechhap Airport (RHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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