CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,635 km
7,230 miles
OCJ
Ocho Rios
Jamaica
Distance
11,635 km
7,230 mi / 6,283 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT OCJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Boscobel Aerodrome
IATA Code CPT OCJ
ICAO Code FACT MKBS
City Cape Town Ocho Rios
Country South Africa Jamaica
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Jamaica
Elevation 151 ft 90 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 18.400000, -76.970000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ocho Rios (OCJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Boscobel Aerodrome (OCJ) in Ocho Rios, Jamaica is 11,635 kilometers (7,230 miles / 6,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:15 in Cape Town, it's 00:15 in Ocho Rios. 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 Ocho Rios (OCJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Boscobel Aerodrome (OCJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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