CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,124 km
7,534 miles
TQL
Tarko-Sale
Russia
Distance
12,124 km
7,534 mi / 6,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT TQL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tarko-Sale Airport
IATA Code CPT TQL
ICAO Code FACT USDS
City Cape Town Tarko-Sale
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 151 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 64.930000, 77.820000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tarko-Sale (TQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tarko-Sale Airport (TQL) in Tarko-Sale, Russia is 12,124 kilometers (7,534 miles / 6,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 19:10 in Cape Town, it's 22:10 in Tarko-Sale. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tarko-Sale (TQL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 229° (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 Tarko-Sale Airport (TQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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