CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,928 km
5,548 miles
VTZ
Visakhapatnam
India
Distance
8,928 km
5,548 mi / 4,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
61°
east northeast

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CPT VTZ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Vishakhapatnam Airport
IATA Code CPT VTZ
ICAO Code FACT VEVZ
City Cape Town Visakhapatnam
Country South Africa India
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 151 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 17.720000, 83.220000

Cape Town (CPT) to Visakhapatnam (VTZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) in Visakhapatnam, India is 8,928 kilometers (5,548 miles / 4,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with India. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:29 in Cape Town, it's 15:59 in Visakhapatnam. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Visakhapatnam (VTZ) 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 Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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