CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,512 km
6,532 miles
VTG
Vung Tau
Vietnam
Distance
10,512 km
6,532 mi / 5,676 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
81°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT VTG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Vung Tau Airport
IATA Code CPT VTG
ICAO Code FACT VVVT
City Cape Town Vung Tau
Country South Africa Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 151 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 10.370000, 107.090000

Cape Town (CPT) to Vung Tau (VTG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Vung Tau Airport (VTG) in Vung Tau, Vietnam is 10,512 kilometers (6,532 miles / 5,676 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 02:26 in Cape Town, it's 07:26 in Vung Tau. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

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

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