CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,925 km
6,788 miles
LSU
Long Sukang
Malaysia
Distance
10,925 km
6,788 mi / 5,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
90°
east

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Airport Comparison

CPT LSU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Long Sukang Airport
IATA Code CPT LSU
ICAO Code FACT WBGU
City Cape Town Long Sukang
Country South Africa Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuching
Elevation 151 ft 1,200 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 4.550000, 115.490000

Cape Town (CPT) to Long Sukang (LSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Long Sukang Airport (LSU) in Long Sukang, Malaysia is 10,925 kilometers (6,788 miles / 5,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 00:32 in Cape Town, it's 06:32 in Long Sukang. 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 1,049 feet between the two airports. Long Sukang Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Long Sukang (LSU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 236° (west 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 Sukang Airport (LSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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