CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,499 km
6,524 miles
KBU
Laut Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,499 km
6,524 mi / 5,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
97°
east

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CPT KBU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Stagen Airport
IATA Code CPT KBU
ICAO Code FACT WAOK
City Cape Town Laut Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Makassar
Elevation 151 ft 4 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -3.290000, 116.170000

Cape Town (CPT) to Laut Island (KBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Stagen Airport (KBU) in Laut Island, Indonesia is 10,499 kilometers (6,524 miles / 5,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:11 in Cape Town, it's 19:11 in Laut Island. 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 Laut Island (KBU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 236° (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 Stagen Airport (KBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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