CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,614 km
8,459 miles
HLH
Ulanhot
China
Distance
13,614 km
8,459 mi / 7,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
53°
northeast

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CPT HLH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ulanhot Airport
IATA Code CPT HLH
ICAO Code FACT ZBUL
City Cape Town Ulanhot
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 46.200000, 122.010000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ulanhot (HLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ulanhot Airport (HLH) in Ulanhot, China is 13,614 kilometers (8,459 miles / 7,351 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 17:09 in Cape Town, it's 23:09 in Ulanhot. 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 Ulanhot (HLH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 253° (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 Ulanhot Airport (HLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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