CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,107 km
6,280 miles
UTP
Rayong
Thailand
Distance
10,107 km
6,280 mi / 5,457 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT UTP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport U-Tapao International Airport
IATA Code CPT UTP
ICAO Code FACT VTBU
City Cape Town Rayong
Country South Africa Thailand
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 151 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 12.680000, 101.000000

Cape Town (CPT) to Rayong (UTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) in Rayong, Thailand is 10,107 kilometers (6,280 miles / 5,457 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 18:17 in Cape Town, it's 23:17 in Rayong. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rayong (UTP) 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 U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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