CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,204 km
6,962 miles
SMM
Semporna
Malaysia
Distance
11,204 km
6,962 mi / 6,050 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
92°
east

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CPT SMM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Semporna Airport
IATA Code CPT SMM
ICAO Code FACT WBKA
City Cape Town Semporna
Country South Africa Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuching
Elevation 151 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 4.450000, 118.580000

Cape Town (CPT) to Semporna (SMM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Semporna Airport (SMM) in Semporna, Malaysia is 11,204 kilometers (6,962 miles / 6,050 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 11:27 in Cape Town, it's 17:27 in Semporna. 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 Semporna (SMM) 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 Semporna Airport (SMM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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