BBM
Battambang
Cambodia
10,332 km
6,420 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,332 km
6,420 mi / 5,579 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Phnom_Penh
Heading
236°
southwest

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BBM CPT
Airport Name Battambang Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BBM CPT
ICAO Code VDBG FACT
City Battambang Cape Town
Country Cambodia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Phnom_Penh Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 59 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 13.100000, 103.220000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Battambang (BBM) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Battambang Airport (BBM) in Battambang, Cambodia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,332 kilometers (6,420 miles / 5,579 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 Cambodia with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:56 in Battambang, it's 15:56 in Cape Town. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Battambang (BBM) follows a heading of 76° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Battambang Airport (BBM) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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