CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,563 km
5,321 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
8,563 km
5,321 mi / 4,624 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT XBJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code CPT XBJ
ICAO Code FACT OIMB
City Cape Town Birjand
Country South Africa Iran
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tehran
Elevation 151 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 32.900000, 59.270000

Cape Town (CPT) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 8,563 kilometers (5,321 miles / 4,624 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Iran. 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 14:59 in Cape Town, it's 16:29 in Birjand.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,801 feet between the two airports. Birjand Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 214° (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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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