CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,576 km
8,436 miles
ULK
Lensk
Russia
Distance
13,576 km
8,436 mi / 7,330 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
35°
northeast

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CPT ULK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lensk Airport
IATA Code CPT ULK
ICAO Code FACT UERL
City Cape Town Lensk
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 151 ft 801 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 60.720000, 114.830000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lensk (ULK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lensk Airport (ULK) in Lensk, Russia is 13,576 kilometers (8,436 miles / 7,330 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 19:38 in Cape Town, it's 02:38 in Lensk. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Lensk (ULK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 257° (west 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 Lensk Airport (ULK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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