CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,264 km
6,378 miles
PSL
Perth
United Kingdom
Distance
10,264 km
6,378 mi / 5,542 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT PSL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Perth/Scone Airport
IATA Code CPT PSL
ICAO Code FACT EGPT
City Cape Town Perth
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 151 ft 397 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 56.440000, -3.370000

Cape Town (CPT) to Perth (PSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Perth/Scone Airport (PSL) in Perth, United Kingdom is 10,264 kilometers (6,378 miles / 5,542 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:20 in Cape Town, it's 10:20 in Perth.

The return flight from Perth (PSL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 162° (south southeast). 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 Perth/Scone Airport (PSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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