BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
10,609 km
6,592 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,609 km
6,592 mi / 5,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BTU CPT
Airport Name Bintulu Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BTU CPT
ICAO Code WBGB FACT
City Bintulu Cape Town
Country Malaysia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kuching Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 74 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bintulu (BTU) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,609 kilometers (6,592 miles / 5,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying 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 16:47 in Bintulu, it's 10:47 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 Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 90° (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 Bintulu Airport (BTU) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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