CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,896 km
6,149 miles
SNW
Thandwe
Myanmar
Distance
9,896 km
6,149 mi / 5,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
67°
east northeast

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CPT SNW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Thandwe Airport
IATA Code CPT SNW
ICAO Code FACT VYTD
City Cape Town Thandwe
Country South Africa Myanmar
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Yangon
Elevation 151 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 18.460000, 94.300000

Cape Town (CPT) to Thandwe (SNW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Thandwe Airport (SNW) in Thandwe, Myanmar is 9,896 kilometers (6,149 miles / 5,344 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 15:14 in Cape Town, it's 19:44 in Thandwe. The 4.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Thandwe (SNW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 233° (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 Thandwe Airport (SNW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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