CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,824 km
6,726 miles
LGL
Long Datih
Malaysia
Distance
10,824 km
6,726 mi / 5,844 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT LGL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Long Lellang Airport
IATA Code CPT LGL
ICAO Code FACT WBGF
City Cape Town Long Datih
Country South Africa Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 151 ft 1,400 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 3.420000, 115.150000

Cape Town (CPT) to Long Datih (LGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Long Lellang Airport (LGL) in Long Datih, Malaysia is 10,824 kilometers (6,726 miles / 5,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 18:15 in Cape Town, it's 00:15 in Long Datih. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,249 feet between the two airports. Long Lellang Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Long Datih (LGL) 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 Long Lellang Airport (LGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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