CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,902 km
7,396 miles
VKT
Vorkuta
Russia
Distance
11,902 km
7,396 mi / 6,427 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT VKT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Vorkuta Airport
IATA Code CPT VKT
ICAO Code FACT UUYW
City Cape Town Vorkuta
Country South Africa Russia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Moscow
Elevation 151 ft 604 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 67.490000, 63.990000

Cape Town (CPT) to Vorkuta (VKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Vorkuta Airport (VKT) in Vorkuta, Russia is 11,902 kilometers (7,396 miles / 6,427 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 15:42 in Cape Town, it's 16:42 in Vorkuta.

The return flight from Vorkuta (VKT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 218° (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 Vorkuta Airport (VKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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