CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,011 km
6,220 miles
HHQ
Hua Hin
Thailand
Distance
10,011 km
6,220 mi / 5,405 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
75°
east northeast

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CPT HHQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Hua Hin Airport
IATA Code CPT HHQ
ICAO Code FACT VTPH
City Cape Town Hua Hin
Country South Africa Thailand
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 151 ft 62 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 12.640000, 99.950000

Cape Town (CPT) to Hua Hin (HHQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Hua Hin Airport (HHQ) in Hua Hin, Thailand is 10,011 kilometers (6,220 miles / 5,405 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Thailand. 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 09:47 in Cape Town, it's 14:47 in Hua Hin. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Hua Hin (HHQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 235° (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 Hua Hin Airport (HHQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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