CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,032 km
7,477 miles
MAY
Mangrove Cay
Bahamas
Distance
12,032 km
7,477 mi / 6,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
287°
west northwest

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CPT MAY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Clarence A. Bain Airport
IATA Code CPT MAY
ICAO Code FACT MYAB
City Cape Town Mangrove Cay
Country South Africa Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Nassau
Elevation 151 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 24.290000, -77.680000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mangrove Cay (MAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) in Mangrove Cay, Bahamas is 12,032 kilometers (7,477 miles / 6,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Bahamas. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:41 in Cape Town, it's 08:41 in Mangrove Cay. With a 7-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 Mangrove Cay (MAY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 120° (east southeast). 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 Clarence A. Bain Airport (MAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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