CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,210 km
7,587 miles
TAC
Tacloban City
Philippines
Distance
12,210 km
7,587 mi / 6,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT TAC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport
IATA Code CPT TAC
ICAO Code FACT RPVA
City Cape Town Tacloban City
Country South Africa Philippines
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Manila
Elevation 151 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 11.230000, 125.030000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tacloban City (TAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) in Tacloban City, Philippines is 12,210 kilometers (7,587 miles / 6,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 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 00:07 in Cape Town, it's 06:07 in Tacloban 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 Tacloban City (TAC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 238° (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 Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport (TAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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