CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,799 km
6,710 miles
JIP
Jipijapa
Ecuador
Distance
10,799 km
6,710 mi / 5,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT JIP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Jipijapa Airport
IATA Code CPT JIP
ICAO Code FACT SEJI
City Cape Town Jipijapa
Country South Africa Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guayaquil
Elevation 151 ft 223 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -1.000000, -80.670000

Cape Town (CPT) to Jipijapa (JIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Jipijapa Airport (JIP) in Jipijapa, Ecuador is 10,799 kilometers (6,710 miles / 5,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:37 in Cape Town, it's 17:37 in Jipijapa. With a 7-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 Jipijapa (JIP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (southeast). 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 Jipijapa Airport (JIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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