CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,468 km
7,126 miles
SQN
Sanana-Seram Island
Indonesia
Distance
11,468 km
7,126 mi / 6,192 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
102°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT SQN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Emalamo Sanana Airport
IATA Code CPT SQN
ICAO Code FACT WAPN
City Cape Town Sanana-Seram Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 151 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -2.080000, 125.970000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) in Sanana-Seram Island, Indonesia is 11,468 kilometers (7,126 miles / 6,192 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 Indonesia. 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 03:53 in Cape Town, it's 10:53 in Sanana-Seram Island. With a 7-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 Sanana-Seram Island (SQN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 234° (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 Emalamo Sanana Airport (SQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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