AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
7,276 km
4,521 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
7,276 km
4,521 mi / 3,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Asia/Amman
Heading
195°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

AQJ CPT
Airport Name Aqaba King Hussein International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AQJ CPT
ICAO Code OJAQ FACT
City Aqaba Cape Town
Country Jordan South Africa
Timezone Asia/Amman Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 175 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, 35.020000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Aqaba (AQJ) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 7,276 kilometers (4,521 miles / 3,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying south southwest at a heading of 195°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Jordan 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 22:54 in Aqaba, it's 21:54 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 16° (north 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 Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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