CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,553 km
6,558 miles
VGD
Vologda
Russia
Distance
10,553 km
6,558 mi / 5,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
11°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT VGD
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Vologda Airport
IATA Code CPT VGD
ICAO Code FACT ULWW
City Cape Town Vologda
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Moscow
Elevation 151 ft 387 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 59.280000, 39.940000

Cape Town (CPT) to Vologda (VGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Vologda Airport (VGD) in Vologda, Russia is 10,553 kilometers (6,558 miles / 5,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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 04:51 in Cape Town, it's 05:51 in Vologda.

The return flight from Vologda (VGD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 198° (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 Vologda Airport (VGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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