CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,936 km
6,795 miles
LWY
Lawas
Malaysia
Distance
10,936 km
6,795 mi / 5,905 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT LWY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lawas Airport
IATA Code CPT LWY
ICAO Code FACT WBGW
City Cape Town Lawas
Country South Africa Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 151 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 4.850000, 115.410000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lawas (LWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lawas Airport (LWY) in Lawas, Malaysia is 10,936 kilometers (6,795 miles / 5,905 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 05:20 in Cape Town, it's 11:20 in Lawas. 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 Lawas (LWY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 236° (west 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 Lawas Airport (LWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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