CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,690 km
7,264 miles
EMD
Emerald
Australia
Distance
11,690 km
7,264 mi / 6,312 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
133°
southeast

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CPT EMD
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Emerald Airport
IATA Code CPT EMD
ICAO Code FACT YEML
City Cape Town Emerald
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 151 ft 624 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -23.570000, 148.180000

Cape Town (CPT) to Emerald (EMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Emerald Airport (EMD) in Emerald, Australia is 11,690 kilometers (7,264 miles / 6,312 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:38 in Cape Town, it's 02:38 in Emerald. With a 8-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 Emerald (EMD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 221° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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