The flight distance from Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 11,062 kilometers (6,874 miles / 5,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 04:53 in Kota Kinabalu, it's 22:53 in Cape Town. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Kota Kinabalu (BKI) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.