CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,140 km
6,301 miles
PPU
Pa Pun
Myanmar
Distance
10,140 km
6,301 mi / 5,475 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
69°
east northeast

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CPT PPU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Hpapun Airport
IATA Code CPT PPU
ICAO Code FACT VYPP
City Cape Town Pa Pun
Country South Africa Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yangon
Elevation 151 ft 300 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 18.070000, 97.450000

Cape Town (CPT) to Pa Pun (PPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Hpapun Airport (PPU) in Pa Pun, Myanmar is 10,140 kilometers (6,301 miles / 5,475 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Myanmar. 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 21:45 in Cape Town, it's 02:15 in Pa Pun. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pa Pun (PPU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 234° (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 Hpapun Airport (PPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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