CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,981 km
7,445 miles
SFS
Olongapo City
Philippines
Distance
11,981 km
7,445 mi / 6,469 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT SFS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Subic Bay International Airport
IATA Code CPT SFS
ICAO Code FACT RPLB
City Cape Town Olongapo City
Country South Africa Philippines
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Manila
Elevation 151 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 14.790000, 120.270000

Cape Town (CPT) to Olongapo City (SFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Subic Bay International Airport (SFS) in Olongapo City, Philippines is 11,981 kilometers (7,445 miles / 6,469 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Philippines. 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 21:56 in Cape Town, it's 03:56 in Olongapo City. 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 Olongapo City (SFS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 239° (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 Subic Bay International Airport (SFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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