The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kharkhorin Airport (KHR) in Kharkhorin Airport, Mongolia is 12,310 kilometers (7,649 miles / 6,647 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Mongolia. 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 07:54 in Cape Town, it's 13:54 in Kharkhorin Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,608 feet between the two airports. Kharkhorin Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Kharkhorin Airport (KHR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 242° (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 Kharkhorin Airport (KHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.