CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,616 km
7,218 miles
XTO
Taroom Airport
Australia
Distance
11,616 km
7,218 mi / 6,272 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
136°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT XTO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Taroom Airport
IATA Code CPT XTO
ICAO Code FACT YTAM
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Brisbane
Elevation 151 ft 240 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -25.800000, 149.900000

Cape Town (CPT) to Taroom Airport (XTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Taroom Airport (XTO) in Taroom Airport, Australia is 11,616 kilometers (7,218 miles / 6,272 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.

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 20:01 in Cape Town, it's 04:01 in Taroom Airport. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Taroom Airport (XTO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 220° (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 Taroom Airport (XTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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