BWA
Bhairawa
Nepal
9,657 km
6,001 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,657 km
6,001 mi / 5,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.75h
Asia/Kathmandu
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BWA CPT
Airport Name Bhairahawa Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BWA CPT
ICAO Code VNBW FACT
City Bhairawa Cape Town
Country Nepal South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kathmandu Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 358 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 27.510000, 83.420000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bhairawa (BWA) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bhairahawa Airport (BWA) in Bhairawa, Nepal to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,657 kilometers (6,001 miles / 5,214 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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 Nepal 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 05:45 in Bhairawa, it's 02:00 in Cape Town. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bhairawa (BWA) follows a heading of 54° (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 Bhairahawa Airport (BWA) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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