CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,828 km
5,485 miles
USL
Useless Loop Airport
Australia
Distance
8,828 km
5,485 mi / 4,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT USL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Useless Loop Airport
IATA Code CPT USL
ICAO Code FACT YUSL
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -26.170000, 113.400000

Cape Town (CPT) to Useless Loop Airport (USL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Useless Loop Airport (USL) in Useless Loop Airport, Australia is 8,828 kilometers (5,485 miles / 4,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:33 in Cape Town, it's 19:33 in Useless Loop Airport. With a 6-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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Useless Loop Airport (USL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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