CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,049 km
7,487 miles
IQN
Qingyang
China
Distance
12,049 km
7,487 mi / 6,506 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
59°
east northeast

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CPT IQN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Qingyang Airport
IATA Code CPT IQN
ICAO Code FACT ZLQY
City Cape Town Qingyang
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 35.800000, 107.600000

Cape Town (CPT) to Qingyang (IQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Qingyang Airport (IQN) in Qingyang, China is 12,049 kilometers (7,487 miles / 6,506 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 18:41 in Cape Town, it's 00:41 in Qingyang. 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 Qingyang (IQN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 241° (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 Qingyang Airport (IQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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