5509 NM · 10202 km

WBKKFAEL

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia to East London, South Africa

Route Airports

Country Permit Flags

Key requirements for origin and destination countries. Full checklists on each country page.

AOC
Not required
Prepayment
Not required
FIR Routing
Not required
PIC Name
Not required
Overflight validity: Overflight validity is plus 72 hours from the approved date of your flight's departure.

South Africa

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AOC
Not required
Prepayment
Not required
FIR Routing
Not required
PIC Name
Not required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the great-circle distance from WBKK to FAEL in nautical miles?

The great-circle distance from WBKK (Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia) to FAEL (East London, South Africa) is approximately 5509 NM (10202 km). This is the direct track distance; actual flight distance will vary with routing and ATC.

What overflight and landing permits are required on the WBKK to FAEL route?

Landing permits are required for both Malaysia and South Africa. Additionally, overflight clearances are required for every sovereign airspace transited on the filed routing — not just origin and destination. For a non-direct track, this typically means several additional country permits that are not shown in the country flags above. Assess your full routing against NOTAM and current permit status for each FIR transited.

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