CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,951 km
6,805 miles
THD
Thanh Hóa
Vietnam
Distance
10,951 km
6,805 mi / 5,913 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
72°
east northeast

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CPT THD
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Thọ Xuân Airport
IATA Code CPT THD
ICAO Code FACT VVTX
City Cape Town Thanh Hóa
Country South Africa Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 151 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 19.900000, 105.470000

Cape Town (CPT) to Thanh Hóa (THD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Thọ Xuân Airport (THD) in Thanh Hóa, Vietnam is 10,951 kilometers (6,805 miles / 5,913 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Vietnam. 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 17:48 in Cape Town, it's 22:48 in Thanh Hóa. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thanh Hóa (THD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 237° (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 Thọ Xuân Airport (THD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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