AJL
Aizawl
India
10,115 km
6,285 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,115 km
6,285 mi / 5,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AJL CPT
Airport Name Lengpui Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AJL CPT
ICAO Code VELP FACT
City Aizawl Cape Town
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,398 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 23.840000, 92.620000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Aizawl (AJL) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lengpui Airport (AJL) in Aizawl, India to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,115 kilometers (6,285 miles / 5,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 India with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:52 in Aizawl, it's 18:22 in Cape Town. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,247 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Lengpui Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Aizawl (AJL) follows a heading of 62° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lengpui Airport (AJL) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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