CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,660 km
6,002 miles
XSP
Seletar
Singapore
Distance
9,660 km
6,002 mi / 5,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
86°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT XSP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Seletar Airport
IATA Code CPT XSP
ICAO Code FACT WSSL
City Cape Town Seletar
Country South Africa Singapore
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Singapore
Elevation 151 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 1.420000, 103.870000

Cape Town (CPT) to Seletar (XSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Seletar Airport (XSP) in Seletar, Singapore is 9,660 kilometers (6,002 miles / 5,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Singapore. 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 22:26 in Cape Town, it's 04:26 in Seletar. 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 Seletar (XSP) 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 Seletar Airport (XSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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