The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Oshima Airport (OIM) in Izu Oshima, Japan is 14,660 kilometers (9,109 miles / 7,916 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 Japan. 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 18:16 in Cape Town, it's 01:16 in Izu Oshima. 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 Izu Oshima (OIM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 253° (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 Oshima Airport (OIM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.