CGQ
Changchun
China
13,820 km
8,588 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
13,820 km
8,588 mi / 7,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
254°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CGQ CPT
Airport Name Longjia Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CGQ CPT
ICAO Code ZYCC FACT
City Changchun Cape Town
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 706 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 44.000000, 125.690000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Changchun (CGQ) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longjia Airport (CGQ) in Changchun, China to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 13,820 kilometers (8,588 miles / 7,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 254°.

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 02:32 in Changchun, it's 20:32 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 Changchun (CGQ) follows a heading of 56° (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 Longjia Airport (CGQ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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