CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,221 km
6,351 miles
TKT
Tak Airport
Thailand
Distance
10,221 km
6,351 mi / 5,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
71°
east northeast

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CPT TKT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tak Airport
IATA Code CPT TKT
ICAO Code FACT VTPT
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Thailand
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 151 ft 478 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 16.900000, 99.250000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tak Airport (TKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tak Airport (TKT) in Tak Airport, Thailand is 10,221 kilometers (6,351 miles / 5,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 07:52 in Cape Town, it's 12:52 in Tak Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tak Airport (TKT) 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 Tak Airport (TKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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