CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,720 km
6,040 miles
MEP
Mersing
Malaysia
Distance
9,720 km
6,040 mi / 5,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT MEP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mersing Airport
IATA Code CPT MEP
ICAO Code FACT WMAU
City Cape Town Mersing
Country South Africa Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 151 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 2.380000, 103.870000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mersing (MEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mersing Airport (MEP) in Mersing, Malaysia is 9,720 kilometers (6,040 miles / 5,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 15:06 in Cape Town, it's 21:06 in Mersing. 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 Mersing (MEP) 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 Mersing Airport (MEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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