CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,723 km
6,041 miles
MEY
Meghauli
Nepal
Distance
9,723 km
6,041 mi / 5,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
54°
northeast

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CPT MEY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Meghauli Airport
IATA Code CPT MEY
ICAO Code FACT VNMG
City Cape Town Meghauli
Country South Africa Nepal
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 151 ft 600 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 27.580000, 84.230000

Cape Town (CPT) to Meghauli (MEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Meghauli Airport (MEY) in Meghauli, Nepal is 9,723 kilometers (6,041 miles / 5,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Nepal. 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 18:42 in Cape Town, it's 22:27 in Meghauli. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Meghauli (MEY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 229° (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 Meghauli Airport (MEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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