CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,290 km
7,015 miles
SOT
Sodankyla
Finland
Distance
11,290 km
7,015 mi / 6,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT SOT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sodankyla Airport
IATA Code CPT SOT
ICAO Code FACT EFSO
City Cape Town Sodankyla
Country South Africa Finland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 151 ft 602 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 67.390000, 26.620000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 11,290 kilometers (7,015 miles / 6,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 3°.

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 Finland. 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 11:06 in Cape Town, it's 11:06 in Sodankyla.

The return flight from Sodankyla (SOT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 187° (south). 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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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