CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,392 km
7,700 miles
WOT
Wang-an
Taiwan
Distance
12,392 km
7,700 mi / 6,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
76°
east northeast

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CPT WOT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Wang-an Airport
IATA Code CPT WOT
ICAO Code FACT RCWA
City Cape Town Wang-an
Country South Africa Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Taipei
Elevation 151 ft 115 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 23.370000, 119.500000

Cape Town (CPT) to Wang-an (WOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Wang-an Airport (WOT) in Wang-an, Taiwan is 12,392 kilometers (7,700 miles / 6,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Taiwan. 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 13:04 in Cape Town, it's 19:04 in Wang-an. 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 Wang-an (WOT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 241° (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 Wang-an Airport (WOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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