CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,368 km
6,443 miles
VCS
Con Ong
Vietnam
Distance
10,368 km
6,443 mi / 5,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT VCS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Co Ong Airport
IATA Code CPT VCS
ICAO Code FACT VVCS
City Cape Town Con Ong
Country South Africa Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 151 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 8.730000, 106.630000

Cape Town (CPT) to Con Ong (VCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Co Ong Airport (VCS) in Con Ong, Vietnam is 10,368 kilometers (6,443 miles / 5,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Vietnam. 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 00:59 in Cape Town, it's 05:59 in Con Ong. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Con Ong (VCS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 236° (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 Co Ong Airport (VCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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