CGK
Jakarta
Indonesia
9,449 km
5,871 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,449 km
5,871 mi / 5,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
236°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CGK CPT
Airport Name Soekarno-Hatta International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CGK CPT
ICAO Code WIII FACT
City Jakarta Cape Town
Country Indonesia South Africa
Timezone Asia/Jakarta Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 34 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -6.130000, 106.660000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Jakarta (CGK) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta, Indonesia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,449 kilometers (5,871 miles / 5,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 236°.

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 12:59 in Jakarta, it's 07:59 in Cape Town. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Jakarta (CGK) follows a heading of 94° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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