CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,564 km
5,943 miles
MKZ
Malacca
Malaysia
Distance
9,564 km
5,943 mi / 5,164 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT MKZ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Malacca Airport
IATA Code CPT MKZ
ICAO Code FACT WMKM
City Cape Town Malacca
Country South Africa Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 151 ft 35 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 2.260000, 102.250000

Cape Town (CPT) to Malacca (MKZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Malacca Airport (MKZ) in Malacca, Malaysia is 9,564 kilometers (5,943 miles / 5,164 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 15:34 in Cape Town, it's 21:34 in Malacca. 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 Malacca (MKZ) 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 Malacca Airport (MKZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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