CDY
Mapun
Philippines
11,354 km
7,055 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
11,354 km
7,055 mi / 6,130 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CDY CPT
Airport Name Cagayan de Sulu Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CDY CPT
ICAO Code RPMU FACT
City Mapun Cape Town
Country Philippines South Africa
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 0 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 7.010000, 118.500000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Mapun (CDY) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cagayan de Sulu Airport (CDY) in Mapun, Philippines to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 11,354 kilometers (7,055 miles / 6,130 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Philippines 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 15:51 in Mapun, it's 09:51 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 Mapun (CDY) follows a heading of 90° (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 Cagayan de Sulu Airport (CDY) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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