The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to West Angelas Airport (WLP) in West Angelas Airport, Australia is 9,461 kilometers (5,879 miles / 5,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:02 in Cape Town, it's 00:02 in West Angelas Airport. With a 6-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 2,189 feet between the two airports. West Angelas Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from West Angelas Airport (WLP) 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 West Angelas Airport (WLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.