CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,239 km
5,741 miles
MWD
Mianwali
Pakistan
Distance
9,239 km
5,741 mi / 4,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
43°
northeast

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CPT MWD
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mianwali Air Base
IATA Code CPT MWD
ICAO Code FACT OPMI
City Cape Town Mianwali
Country South Africa Pakistan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Karachi
Elevation 151 ft 690 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 32.560000, 71.570000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mianwali (MWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mianwali Air Base (MWD) in Mianwali, Pakistan is 9,239 kilometers (5,741 miles / 4,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Pakistan. 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 19:44 in Cape Town, it's 22:44 in Mianwali. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mianwali (MWD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 222° (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 Mianwali Air Base (MWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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