CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,563 km
5,321 miles
SZF
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
8,563 km
5,321 mi / 4,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
14°
north northeast

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CPT SZF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Samsun Carsamba Airport
IATA Code CPT SZF
ICAO Code FACT LTFH
City Cape Town Samsun
Country South Africa Turkey
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 151 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 41.250000, 36.570000

Cape Town (CPT) to Samsun (SZF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) in Samsun, Turkey is 8,563 kilometers (5,321 miles / 4,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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 Turkey. 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 15:37 in Cape Town, it's 16:37 in Samsun.

The return flight from Samsun (SZF) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 195° (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 Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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