Cape Town (CPT) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,931
miles
9,544
kilometers
5,154
nautical miles

🕐 11h 48m
Flight Time
🧭 E (84°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,931 9,490
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,931 9,490
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,931 8,897
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,931 8,897
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,931 11,862
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,931 8,897
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 5,931 miles across 12 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to KUL route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This long-haul flight covers 5,931 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to Malaysia. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 84° from Cape Town. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves Cape Town, South Africa.

🛬 About KUL

Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) serves Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport is 5,931 miles (9,544 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to KUL typically take around 11h 48m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,931 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.