CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,584 km
6,576 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
10,584 km
6,576 mi / 5,715 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT ZBY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code CPT ZBY
ICAO Code FACT VLSB
City Cape Town Sayaboury
Country South Africa Laos
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 151 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 19.230000, 101.730000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 10,584 kilometers (6,576 miles / 5,715 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Laos. 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 19:48 in Cape Town, it's 00:48 in Sayaboury. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,096 feet between the two airports. Sayaboury Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

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

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