CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,706 km
6,031 miles
SXT
Taman Negara
Malaysia
Distance
9,706 km
6,031 mi / 5,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT SXT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sungai Tiang Airport
IATA Code CPT SXT
ICAO Code FACT WMAN
City Cape Town Taman Negara
Country South Africa Malaysia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 151 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 4.330000, 102.390000

Cape Town (CPT) to Taman Negara (SXT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sungai Tiang Airport (SXT) in Taman Negara, Malaysia is 9,706 kilometers (6,031 miles / 5,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 18:22 in Cape Town, it's 00:22 in Taman Negara. 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 Taman Negara (SXT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 236° (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 Sungai Tiang Airport (SXT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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