CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,831 km
6,730 miles
MZV
Mulu
Malaysia
Distance
10,831 km
6,730 mi / 5,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
90°
east

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CPT MZV
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mulu Airport
IATA Code CPT MZV
ICAO Code FACT WBMU
City Cape Town Mulu
Country South Africa Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 151 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 4.050000, 114.810000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mulu (MZV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mulu Airport (MZV) in Mulu, Malaysia is 10,831 kilometers (6,730 miles / 5,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Malaysia. 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 21:30 in Cape Town, it's 03:30 in Mulu. 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 Mulu (MZV) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 236° (west 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 Mulu Airport (MZV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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