CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,360 km
6,437 miles
MRP
Marla Airport
Australia
Distance
10,360 km
6,437 mi / 5,594 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT MRP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Marla Airport
IATA Code CPT MRP
ICAO Code FACT YALA
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 151 ft 328 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -27.330000, 133.630000

Cape Town (CPT) to Marla Airport (MRP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Marla Airport (MRP) in Marla Airport, Australia is 10,360 kilometers (6,437 miles / 5,594 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 01:24 in Cape Town, it's 09:54 in Marla Airport. With a 8.5-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 Marla Airport (MRP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 229° (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 Marla Airport (MRP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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