CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,217 km
5,727 miles
MHA
Mahdia
Guyana
Distance
9,217 km
5,727 mi / 4,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
281°
west northwest

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CPT MHA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mahdia Airport
IATA Code CPT MHA
ICAO Code FACT SYMD
City Cape Town Mahdia
Country South Africa Guyana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guyana
Elevation 151 ft 300 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 5.280000, -59.150000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mahdia (MHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mahdia Airport (MHA) in Mahdia, Guyana is 9,217 kilometers (5,727 miles / 4,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 281°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:44 in Cape Town, it's 13:44 in Mahdia. 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 Mahdia (MHA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 125° (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 Mahdia Airport (MHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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