CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,748 km
6,057 miles
PAN
Pattani Airport
Thailand
Distance
9,748 km
6,057 mi / 5,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
80°
east

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CPT PAN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Pattani Airport
IATA Code CPT PAN
ICAO Code FACT VTSK
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Thailand
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 151 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 6.790000, 101.150000

Cape Town (CPT) to Pattani Airport (PAN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Pattani Airport (PAN) in Pattani Airport, Thailand is 9,748 kilometers (6,057 miles / 5,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Thailand. 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 15:37 in Cape Town, it's 20:37 in Pattani Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Pattani Airport (PAN) 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 Pattani Airport (PAN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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