Distance From Shahrud International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, RUD - CPT Distance

The distance from Shahrud International Airport (RUD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 5403 miles or 8694 kilometers or 4692 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Shahrud ( Iran ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shahrud and Cape Town takes around 12 hours 25 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shahrud International Airport, Shahrud, Iran to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 12 hours 25 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • RUD - CPT

Kilometers		8694 km
Statute Miles		5403 miles
Nautical Miles		4692 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 25 minutes

Shahrud International Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - RUD to CPT Flight Path

Location of Shahrud International Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Shahrud to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Shahrud, Iran and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RUD - CPT

Time difference between Shahrud (Iran) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 1 Hours 30 Minutes.
Cape Town time is 1 Hours 30 Minutes behind Shahrud.

Location	Local Time
Shahrud (Iran)	2026-11-09, 06:20:00 +0330
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-11-09, 04:50:00 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Shahrud International Airport (RUD / OIMJ) Shahrud, Iran

Destination

Cape Town International Airport (CPT / FACT) Cape Town, South Africa