CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,022 km
7,470 miles
SGL
Cavite City
Philippines
Distance
12,022 km
7,470 mi / 6,491 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
84°
east

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CPT SGL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sangley Point Air Base
IATA Code CPT SGL
ICAO Code FACT RPLS
City Cape Town Cavite City
Country South Africa Philippines
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Manila
Elevation 151 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 14.500000, 120.900000

Cape Town (CPT) to Cavite City (SGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) in Cavite City, Philippines is 12,022 kilometers (7,470 miles / 6,491 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 22:40 in Cape Town, it's 04:40 in Cavite 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 Cavite City (SGL) 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 Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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