Distance From Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, KUL - CPT Distance

The distance from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 5931 miles or 9544 kilometers or 5150 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Sepang ( Malaysia ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sepang and Cape Town takes around 13 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Sepang, Malaysia to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 13 hours 38 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • KUL - CPT

Kilometers		9544 km
Statute Miles		5931 miles
Nautical Miles		5150 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		13 hours 38 minutes

Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - KUL to CPT Flight Path

Location of Kuala Lumpur International Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Sepang to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Sepang, Malaysia and Cape Town, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Sepang, Malaysia and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • KUL - CPT

Time difference between Sepang (Malaysia) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Cape Town time is 6 Hours behind Sepang.

Location	Local Time
Sepang (Malaysia)	2025-03-23, 03:49:35 +08
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-03-22, 21:49:35 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL / WMKK) Sepang, Malaysia

Destination

Cape Town International Airport (CPT / FACT) Cape Town, South Africa