CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,258 km
3,888 miles
SYE
Sadah
Yemen
Distance
6,258 km
3,888 mi / 3,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT SYE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sadah Airport
IATA Code CPT SYE
ICAO Code FACT OYSH
City Cape Town Sadah
Country South Africa Yemen
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Aden
Elevation 151 ft 5,938 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 16.970000, 43.730000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sadah (SYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sadah Airport (SYE) in Sadah, Yemen is 6,258 kilometers (3,888 miles / 3,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Yemen. 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 18:09 in Cape Town, it's 19:09 in Sadah.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,787 feet between the two airports. Sadah Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sadah (SYE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 205° (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 Sadah Airport (SYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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