CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,787 km
6,081 miles
JKR
Janakpur
Nepal
Distance
9,787 km
6,081 mi / 5,285 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.75h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
56°
northeast

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CPT JKR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Janakpur Airport
IATA Code CPT JKR
ICAO Code FACT VNJP
City Cape Town Janakpur
Country South Africa Nepal
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 151 ft 256 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 26.710000, 85.920000

Cape Town (CPT) to Janakpur (JKR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Janakpur Airport (JKR) in Janakpur, Nepal is 9,787 kilometers (6,081 miles / 5,285 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 Nepal. 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 02:43 in Cape Town, it's 06:28 in Janakpur. The 3.75-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Janakpur (JKR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 230° (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 Janakpur Airport (JKR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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