CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,609 km
5,970 miles
GBW
Ginbata
Australia
Distance
9,609 km
5,970 mi / 5,188 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
115°
east southeast

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CPT GBW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ginbata
IATA Code CPT GBW
ICAO Code FACT YGIA
City Cape Town Ginbata
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 151 ft 509 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -22.580000, 120.040000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ginbata (GBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ginbata (GBW) in Ginbata, Australia is 9,609 kilometers (5,970 miles / 5,188 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 01:28 in Cape Town, it's 07:28 in Ginbata. 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 Ginbata (GBW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 235° (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 Ginbata (GBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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