CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,000 km
6,214 miles
MWK
Matak Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,000 km
6,214 mi / 5,400 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
86°
east

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CPT MWK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tarempa Airport
IATA Code CPT MWK
ICAO Code FACT WIOM
City Cape Town Matak Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 151 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 3.350000, 106.260000

Cape Town (CPT) to Matak Island (MWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tarempa Airport (MWK) in Matak Island, Indonesia is 10,000 kilometers (6,214 miles / 5,400 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 86°.

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 Indonesia. 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 17:18 in Cape Town, it's 22:18 in Matak Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Matak Island (MWK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 236° (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 Tarempa Airport (MWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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