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Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Sochi (AER)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CPTFACT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Great Circle Path
8,878 km5,517 miles • 4,794 NM
Destination Airport
URSSAER
Sochi, Russia
Sochi International Airport
Direct Distance
8,878 km
5,517 Statute Miles
4,794 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 57m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
799 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
16° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 57m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
10h 9m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
17h 34m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🌐 RU
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Sochi International Airport (AER)
- City / Country: Sochi, Russia
- ICAO Code: URSS
- Coordinates: 43.4499°, 39.9566°
- Timezone: Europe/Moscow
- Elevation: 89 ft
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