CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,689 km
7,263 miles
SGC
Surgut
Russia
Distance
11,689 km
7,263 mi / 6,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
24°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT SGC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Surgut Airport
IATA Code CPT SGC
ICAO Code FACT USRR
City Cape Town Surgut
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 151 ft 200 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 61.340000, 73.400000

Cape Town (CPT) to Surgut (SGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Surgut Airport (SGC) in Surgut, Russia is 11,689 kilometers (7,263 miles / 6,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 24°.

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 15:42 in Cape Town, it's 18:42 in Surgut. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Surgut (SGC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 225° (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 Surgut Airport (SGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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