CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,422 km
7,718 miles
LII
Mulia-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,422 km
7,718 mi / 6,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
111°
east southeast

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CPT LII
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mulia Airport
IATA Code CPT LII
ICAO Code FACT WAJM
City Cape Town Mulia-Papua Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 151 ft 6,527 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -3.710000, 137.980000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mulia-Papua Island (LII) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mulia Airport (LII) in Mulia-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,422 kilometers (7,718 miles / 6,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 12:46 in Cape Town, it's 19:46 in Mulia-Papua Island. With a 7-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 6,376 feet between the two airports. Mulia Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Mulia-Papua Island (LII) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 231° (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 Mulia Airport (LII) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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