CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,720 km
6,039 miles
KAW
Kawthoung
Myanmar
Distance
9,720 km
6,039 mi / 5,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
76°
east northeast

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CPT KAW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kawthoung Airport
IATA Code CPT KAW
ICAO Code FACT VYKT
City Cape Town Kawthoung
Country South Africa Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yangon
Elevation 151 ft 180 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 10.050000, 98.540000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kawthoung (KAW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kawthoung Airport (KAW) in Kawthoung, Myanmar is 9,720 kilometers (6,039 miles / 5,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Myanmar. 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 20:07 in Cape Town, it's 00:37 in Kawthoung. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Kawthoung (KAW) 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 Kawthoung Airport (KAW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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