CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,207 km
6,342 miles
WYA
Whyalla
Australia
Distance
10,207 km
6,342 mi / 5,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT WYA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Whyalla Airport
IATA Code CPT WYA
ICAO Code FACT YWHA
City Cape Town Whyalla
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 151 ft 41 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -33.060000, 137.510000

Cape Town (CPT) to Whyalla (WYA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Whyalla Airport (WYA) in Whyalla, Australia is 10,207 kilometers (6,342 miles / 5,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 03:56 in Cape Town, it's 12:26 in Whyalla. With a 8.5-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 Whyalla (WYA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 227° (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 Whyalla Airport (WYA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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