Airport Comparison
| CPT | PGK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | PGK |
| ICAO Code | FACT | WIPK |
| City | Cape Town | Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island |
| Country | South Africa | Indonesia |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Asia/Jakarta |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 109 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | -2.160000, 106.140000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island (PGK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport (PGK) in Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island, Indonesia is 9,647 kilometers (5,994 miles / 5,209 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 90°.
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 Indonesia. 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 23:44 in Cape Town, it's 04:44 in Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.
The return flight from Pangkal Pinang-Palaubangka Island (PGK) 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 Pangkal Pinang (Depati Amir) Airport (PGK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.