CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,534 km
6,546 miles
KPI
Kapit
Malaysia
Distance
10,534 km
6,546 mi / 5,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT KPI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kapit Airport
IATA Code CPT KPI
ICAO Code FACT WBGP
City Cape Town Kapit
Country South Africa Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuching
Elevation 151 ft 65 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 2.020000, 112.950000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kapit (KPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kapit Airport (KPI) in Kapit, Malaysia is 10,534 kilometers (6,546 miles / 5,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 Malaysia. 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 01:48 in Cape Town, it's 07:48 in Kapit. 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 Kapit (KPI) 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 Kapit Airport (KPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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