CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,647 km
6,616 miles
MVK
Mulka
Australia
Distance
10,647 km
6,616 mi / 5,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
130°
southeast

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CPT MVK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mulka Airport
IATA Code CPT MVK
ICAO Code FACT YMUK
City Cape Town Mulka
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Adelaide
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -28.350000, 138.650000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mulka (MVK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mulka Airport (MVK) in Mulka, Australia is 10,647 kilometers (6,616 miles / 5,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:47 in Cape Town, it's 04:17 in Mulka. With a 8.5-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 Mulka (MVK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 226° (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 Mulka Airport (MVK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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