CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,599 km
9,693 miles
MZK
Marakei
Kiribati
Distance
15,599 km
9,693 mi / 8,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
138°
southeast

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CPT MZK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Marakei Airport
IATA Code CPT MZK
ICAO Code FACT NGMK
City Cape Town Marakei
Country South Africa Kiribati
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Tarawa
Elevation 151 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 2.060000, 173.270000

Cape Town (CPT) to Marakei (MZK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Marakei Airport (MZK) in Marakei, Kiribati is 15,599 kilometers (9,693 miles / 8,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 Kiribati. 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 03:56 in Cape Town, it's 13:56 in Marakei. With a 10-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 Marakei (MZK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 214° (south 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 Marakei Airport (MZK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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