CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,747 km
6,056 miles
KUA
Kuantan
Malaysia
Distance
9,747 km
6,056 mi / 5,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
84°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT KUA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kuantan Airport
IATA Code CPT KUA
ICAO Code FACT WMKD
City Cape Town Kuantan
Country South Africa Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 151 ft 58 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 3.780000, 103.210000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kuantan (KUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kuantan Airport (KUA) in Kuantan, Malaysia is 9,747 kilometers (6,056 miles / 5,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 84°.

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 Malaysia. 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 22:31 in Cape Town, it's 04:31 in Kuantan. 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 Kuantan (KUA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 236° (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 Kuantan Airport (KUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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