BJW
Bajawa
Indonesia
10,596 km
6,584 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,596 km
6,584 mi / 5,722 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
234°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BJW CPT
Airport Name Soa Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BJW CPT
ICAO Code WATB FACT
City Bajawa Cape Town
Country Indonesia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Makassar Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,454 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -8.710000, 121.060000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bajawa (BJW) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soa Airport (BJW) in Bajawa, Indonesia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,596 kilometers (6,584 miles / 5,722 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 234°.

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 Indonesia 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 20:08 in Bajawa, it's 14:08 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,303 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Soa Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bajawa (BJW) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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