CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,564 km
5,943 miles
UMY
Sumy
Ukraine
Distance
9,564 km
5,943 mi / 5,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
10°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT UMY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sumy Airport
IATA Code CPT UMY
ICAO Code FACT UKHS
City Cape Town Sumy
Country South Africa Ukraine
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Kyiv
Elevation 151 ft 594 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 50.860000, 34.760000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sumy (UMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sumy Airport (UMY) in Sumy, Ukraine is 9,564 kilometers (5,943 miles / 5,164 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north at a heading of 10°.

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 Ukraine. 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 22:35 in Cape Town, it's 22:35 in Sumy.

The return flight from Sumy (UMY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 193° (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 Sumy Airport (UMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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