CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,026 km
6,852 miles
SPE
Sepulot
Malaysia
Distance
11,026 km
6,852 mi / 5,954 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
90°
east

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CPT SPE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sepulot Airport
IATA Code CPT SPE
ICAO Code FACT WBKO
City Cape Town Sepulot
Country South Africa Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuching
Elevation 151 ft 800 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 4.730000, 116.470000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sepulot (SPE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sepulot Airport (SPE) in Sepulot, Malaysia is 11,026 kilometers (6,852 miles / 5,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 18:47 in Cape Town, it's 00:47 in Sepulot. 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 Sepulot (SPE) 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 Sepulot Airport (SPE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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