CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,861 km
5,506 miles
MWB
Morawa Airport
Australia
Distance
8,861 km
5,506 mi / 4,784 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
118°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT MWB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Morawa Airport
IATA Code CPT MWB
ICAO Code FACT YMRW
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 151 ft 270 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -29.200000, 116.020000

Cape Town (CPT) to Morawa Airport (MWB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Morawa Airport (MWB) in Morawa Airport, Australia is 8,861 kilometers (5,506 miles / 4,784 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 14:54 in Cape Town, it's 20:54 in Morawa Airport. 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 Morawa Airport (MWB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Morawa Airport (MWB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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