CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,566 km
5,944 miles
TPU
Tikapur
Nepal
Distance
9,566 km
5,944 mi / 5,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT TPU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tikapur Airport
IATA Code CPT TPU
ICAO Code FACT VNTP
City Cape Town Tikapur
Country South Africa Nepal
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 151 ft 797 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 28.520000, 81.150000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tikapur (TPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tikapur Airport (TPU) in Tikapur, Nepal is 9,566 kilometers (5,944 miles / 5,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Nepal. 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 21:53 in Cape Town, it's 01:38 in Tikapur. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tikapur (TPU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 228° (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 Tikapur Airport (TPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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