CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,422 km
5,854 miles
TLB
Tarbela
Pakistan
Distance
9,422 km
5,854 mi / 5,087 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT TLB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tarbela Dam Airport
IATA Code CPT TLB
ICAO Code FACT OPTA
City Cape Town Tarbela
Country South Africa Pakistan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Karachi
Elevation 151 ft 1,114 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 33.990000, 72.610000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tarbela (TLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) in Tarbela, Pakistan is 9,422 kilometers (5,854 miles / 5,087 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Pakistan. 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 12:26 in Cape Town, it's 15:26 in Tarbela. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tarbela (TLB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 222° (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 Tarbela Dam Airport (TLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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