CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,842 km
6,115 miles
WLA
Wallal
Australia
Distance
9,842 km
6,115 mi / 5,314 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
113°
east southeast

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CPT WLA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Wallal Airport
IATA Code CPT WLA
ICAO Code FACT YWAL
City Cape Town Wallal
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -19.770000, 120.650000

Cape Town (CPT) to Wallal (WLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Wallal Airport (WLA) in Wallal, Australia is 9,842 kilometers (6,115 miles / 5,314 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 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 04:36 in Cape Town, it's 10:36 in Wallal. 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 Wallal (WLA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 234° (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 Wallal Airport (WLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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