CHG
Chaoyang
China
13,327 km
8,281 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
13,327 km
8,281 mi / 7,196 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CHG CPT
Airport Name Chaoyang Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CHG CPT
ICAO Code ZYCY FACT
City Chaoyang Cape Town
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 0 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 41.540000, 120.440000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Chaoyang (CHG) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chaoyang Airport (CHG) in Chaoyang, China to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 13,327 kilometers (8,281 miles / 7,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 03:59 in Chaoyang, it's 21:59 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 Chaoyang (CHG) follows a heading of 58° (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 Chaoyang Airport (CHG) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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