CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,561 km
6,563 miles
UTH
Udon Thani
Thailand
Distance
10,561 km
6,563 mi / 5,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT UTH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Udon Thani Airport
IATA Code CPT UTH
ICAO Code FACT VTUD
City Cape Town Udon Thani
Country South Africa Thailand
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 151 ft 579 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 17.390000, 102.790000

Cape Town (CPT) to Udon Thani (UTH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Udon Thani Airport (UTH) in Udon Thani, Thailand is 10,561 kilometers (6,563 miles / 5,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 20:41 in Cape Town, it's 01:41 in Udon Thani. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Udon Thani (UTH) 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 Udon Thani Airport (UTH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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