CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,210 km
6,344 miles
TKH
Takhli Airport
Thailand
Distance
10,210 km
6,344 mi / 5,513 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
73°
east northeast

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CPT TKH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Takhli Airport
IATA Code CPT TKH
ICAO Code FACT VTPI
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Thailand
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 151 ft 107 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 15.280000, 100.300000

Cape Town (CPT) to Takhli Airport (TKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Takhli Airport (TKH) in Takhli Airport, Thailand is 10,210 kilometers (6,344 miles / 5,513 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Thailand. 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 13:08 in Cape Town, it's 18:08 in Takhli Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Takhli Airport (TKH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 235° (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 Takhli Airport (TKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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