The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Saransk Airport (SKX) in Saransk, Russia is 10,123 kilometers (6,290 miles / 5,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 15°.

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 00:17 in Cape Town, it's 01:17 in Saransk.

The return flight from Saransk (SKX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 202° (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 Saransk Airport (SKX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.