CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,256 km
9,479 miles
MUG
Mulege
Mexico
Distance
15,256 km
9,479 mi / 8,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT MUG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mulege Airport
IATA Code CPT MUG
ICAO Code FACT MMMG
City Cape Town Mulege
Country South Africa Mexico
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Mazatlan
Elevation 151 ft 140 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 26.900000, -111.960000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mulege (MUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mulege Airport (MUG) in Mulege, Mexico is 15,256 kilometers (9,479 miles / 8,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. 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 15:03 in Mulege. 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 Mulege (MUG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 112° (east southeast). 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 Mulege Airport (MUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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