CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,053 km
7,489 miles
TXM
Atinjoe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,053 km
7,489 mi / 6,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT TXM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Teminabuan Airport
IATA Code CPT TXM
ICAO Code FACT WAST
City Cape Town Atinjoe-Papua Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 151 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -1.440000, 132.020000

Cape Town (CPT) to Atinjoe-Papua Island (TXM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Teminabuan Airport (TXM) in Atinjoe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,053 kilometers (7,489 miles / 6,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 Indonesia. 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 23:54 in Cape Town, it's 06:54 in Atinjoe-Papua Island. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Atinjoe-Papua Island (TXM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 233° (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 Teminabuan Airport (TXM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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