BFU
Bengbu
China
12,690 km
7,885 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
12,690 km
7,885 mi / 6,852 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
244°
west southwest

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BFU CPT
Airport Name Bengbu Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BFU CPT
ICAO Code ZSBB FACT
City Bengbu Cape Town
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 100 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 32.850000, 117.320000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bengbu (BFU) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bengbu Airport (BFU) in Bengbu, China to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 12,690 kilometers (7,885 miles / 6,852 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 China 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 21:37 in Bengbu, it's 15:37 in Cape Town. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bengbu (BFU) follows a heading of 65° (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 Bengbu Airport (BFU) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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