CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,101 km
5,034 miles
TRR
Trincomalee
Sri Lanka
Distance
8,101 km
5,034 mi / 4,374 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT TRR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport China-Bay Airport
IATA Code CPT TRR
ICAO Code FACT VCCT
City Cape Town Trincomalee
Country South Africa Sri Lanka
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Colombo
Elevation 151 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 8.540000, 81.180000

Cape Town (CPT) to Trincomalee (TRR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to China-Bay Airport (TRR) in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka is 8,101 kilometers (5,034 miles / 4,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Sri Lanka. 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 05:50 in Cape Town, it's 09:20 in Trincomalee. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Trincomalee (TRR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 230° (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 China-Bay Airport (TRR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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