CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,347 km
6,429 miles
NMS
Namsang
Myanmar
Distance
10,347 km
6,429 mi / 5,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
67°
east northeast

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CPT NMS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Namsang Airport
IATA Code CPT NMS
ICAO Code FACT VYNS
City Cape Town Namsang
Country South Africa Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yangon
Elevation 151 ft 3,100 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 20.890000, 97.740000

Cape Town (CPT) to Namsang (NMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Namsang Airport (NMS) in Namsang, Myanmar is 10,347 kilometers (6,429 miles / 5,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Myanmar. 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 17:26 in Cape Town, it's 21:56 in Namsang. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,949 feet between the two airports. Namsang Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Namsang (NMS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 235° (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 Namsang Airport (NMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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