BWT
Burnie
Australia
10,080 km
6,263 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,080 km
6,263 mi / 5,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BWT CPT
Airport Name Wynyard Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BWT CPT
ICAO Code YWYY FACT
City Burnie Cape Town
Country Australia South Africa
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 62 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -41.000000, 145.730000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Burnie (BWT) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Wynyard Airport (BWT) in Burnie, Australia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,080 kilometers (6,263 miles / 5,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:09 in Burnie, it's 16:09 in Cape Town. With a 9-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 Burnie (BWT) follows a heading of 143° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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