CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,929 km
6,170 miles
TKR
Thakurgaon
Bangladesh
Distance
9,929 km
6,170 mi / 5,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
58°
east northeast

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CPT TKR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Thakurgaon Airport
IATA Code CPT TKR
ICAO Code FACT VGSG
City Cape Town Thakurgaon
Country South Africa Bangladesh
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 151 ft 176 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 26.020000, 88.400000

Cape Town (CPT) to Thakurgaon (TKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Thakurgaon Airport (TKR) in Thakurgaon, Bangladesh is 9,929 kilometers (6,170 miles / 5,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 21:12 in Cape Town, it's 01:12 in Thakurgaon. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thakurgaon (TKR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 231° (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 Thakurgaon Airport (TKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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