CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,130 km
6,295 miles
ZYL
Sylhet
Bangladesh
Distance
10,130 km
6,295 mi / 5,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
60°
east northeast

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CPT ZYL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Osmany International Airport
IATA Code CPT ZYL
ICAO Code FACT VGSY
City Cape Town Sylhet
Country South Africa Bangladesh
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 151 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 24.960000, 91.870000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sylhet (ZYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Osmany International Airport (ZYL) in Sylhet, Bangladesh is 10,130 kilometers (6,295 miles / 5,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 08:38 in Cape Town, it's 12:38 in Sylhet. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sylhet (ZYL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 233° (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 Osmany International Airport (ZYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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