CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,697 km
6,647 miles
ODY
Oudomsay
Laos
Distance
10,697 km
6,647 mi / 5,776 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT ODY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Oudomsay Airport
IATA Code CPT ODY
ICAO Code FACT VLOS
City Cape Town Oudomsay
Country South Africa Laos
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 151 ft 1,804 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 20.680000, 101.990000

Cape Town (CPT) to Oudomsay (ODY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Oudomsay Airport (ODY) in Oudomsay, Laos is 10,697 kilometers (6,647 miles / 5,776 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Laos. 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 01:46 in Cape Town, it's 06:46 in Oudomsay. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,653 feet between the two airports. Oudomsay Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Oudomsay (ODY) 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 Oudomsay Airport (ODY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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