CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,861 km
8,613 miles
DQA
Daqing Shi
China
Distance
13,861 km
8,613 mi / 7,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
53°
northeast

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CPT DQA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Saertu Airport
IATA Code CPT DQA
ICAO Code FACT ZYDQ
City Cape Town Daqing Shi
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 151 ft 496 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 46.750000, 125.140000

Cape Town (CPT) to Daqing Shi (DQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Saertu Airport (DQA) in Daqing Shi, China is 13,861 kilometers (8,613 miles / 7,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 South Africa with China. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:28 in Cape Town, it's 04:28 in Daqing Shi. 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 Daqing Shi (DQA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 255° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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