CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,933 km
6,794 miles
UAI
Suai
Timor-Leste
Distance
10,933 km
6,794 mi / 5,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
107°
east southeast

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CPT UAI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Suai Airport
IATA Code CPT UAI
ICAO Code FACT WPDB
City Cape Town Suai
Country South Africa Timor-Leste
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Dili
Elevation 151 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -9.300000, 125.290000

Cape Town (CPT) to Suai (UAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Suai Airport (UAI) in Suai, Timor-Leste is 10,933 kilometers (6,794 miles / 5,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Timor-Leste. 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 00:30 in Cape Town, it's 07:30 in Suai. 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 Suai (UAI) 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 Suai Airport (UAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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