CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,729 km
6,045 miles
PRD
Pardoo
Australia
Distance
9,729 km
6,045 mi / 5,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
113°
east southeast

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CPT PRD
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Pardoo Airport
IATA Code CPT PRD
ICAO Code FACT YPDO
City Cape Town Pardoo
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -20.120000, 119.590000

Cape Town (CPT) to Pardoo (PRD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Pardoo Airport (PRD) in Pardoo, Australia is 9,729 kilometers (6,045 miles / 5,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Australia. 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 14:26 in Cape Town, it's 20:26 in Pardoo. 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 Pardoo (PRD) 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 Pardoo Airport (PRD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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