CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,806 km
7,336 miles
SWT
Strezhevoy
Russia
Distance
11,806 km
7,336 mi / 6,375 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
26°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT SWT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Strezhevoy Airport
IATA Code CPT SWT
ICAO Code FACT UNSS
City Cape Town Strezhevoy
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Elevation 151 ft 164 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 60.710000, 77.660000

Cape Town (CPT) to Strezhevoy (SWT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Strezhevoy Airport (SWT) in Strezhevoy, Russia is 11,806 kilometers (7,336 miles / 6,375 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 18:12 in Cape Town, it's 23:12 in Strezhevoy. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Strezhevoy (SWT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 228° (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 Strezhevoy Airport (SWT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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