Airport Comparison
| CPT | MAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Mangole Airport Falabisahaya |
| IATA Code | CPT | MAL |
| ICAO Code | FACT | WAPE |
| City | Cape Town | Mangole Island |
| Country | South Africa | Indonesia |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Asia/Jayapura |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 889 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | -1.880000, 125.830000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Mangole Island (MAL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mangole Airport Falabisahaya (MAL) in Mangole Island, Indonesia is 11,468 kilometers (7,126 miles / 6,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.
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 19:32 in Cape Town, it's 02:32 in Mangole 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.
The return flight from Mangole Island (MAL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 234° (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 Mangole Airport Falabisahaya (MAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.