CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,252 km
7,613 miles
WET
Wagethe-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
12,252 km
7,613 mi / 6,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT WET
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Wagethe Airport
IATA Code CPT WET
ICAO Code FACT WABG
City Cape Town Wagethe-Papua Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 151 ft 5,627 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -4.040000, 136.280000

Cape Town (CPT) to Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Wagethe Airport (WET) in Wagethe-Papua Island, Indonesia is 12,252 kilometers (7,613 miles / 6,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Indonesia. 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 17:07 in Cape Town, it's 00:07 in Wagethe-Papua Island. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,476 feet between the two airports. Wagethe Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Wagethe-Papua Island (WET) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 231° (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 Wagethe Airport (WET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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