CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,417 km
6,473 miles
MQL
Mildura
Australia
Distance
10,417 km
6,473 mi / 5,625 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
136°
southeast

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CPT MQL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mildura Airport
IATA Code CPT MQL
ICAO Code FACT YMIA
City Cape Town Mildura
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Hobart
Elevation 151 ft 167 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -34.230000, 142.090000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mildura (MQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mildura Airport (MQL) in Mildura, Australia is 10,417 kilometers (6,473 miles / 5,625 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:03 in Cape Town, it's 09:03 in Mildura. With a 9-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 Mildura (MQL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 224° (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 Mildura Airport (MQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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