CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,292 km
6,395 miles
THS
Sukhothai Airport
Thailand
Distance
10,292 km
6,395 mi / 5,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT THS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sukhothai Airport
IATA Code CPT THS
ICAO Code FACT VTPO
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Thailand
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 151 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 17.240000, 99.820000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sukhothai Airport (THS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sukhothai Airport (THS) in Sukhothai Airport, Thailand is 10,292 kilometers (6,395 miles / 5,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Thailand. 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 10:46 in Cape Town, it's 15:46 in Sukhothai Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 235° (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 Sukhothai Airport (THS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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