BSE
Sematan
Malaysia
10,227 km
6,355 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,227 km
6,355 mi / 5,522 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
236°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BSE CPT
Airport Name Sematan Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BSE CPT
ICAO Code WBGN FACT
City Sematan Cape Town
Country Malaysia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kuching Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 22 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 1.810000, 109.760000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Sematan (BSE) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sematan Airport (BSE) in Sematan, Malaysia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,227 kilometers (6,355 miles / 5,522 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 Malaysia 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 22:13 in Sematan, it's 16:13 in Cape Town. 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 Cape Town (CPT) to Sematan (BSE) follows a heading of 89° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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