CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,895 km
9,255 miles
ONJ
Odate
Japan
Distance
14,895 km
9,255 mi / 8,043 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
64°
east northeast

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CPT ONJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Odate Noshiro Airport
IATA Code CPT ONJ
ICAO Code FACT RJSR
City Cape Town Odate
Country South Africa Japan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 151 ft 292 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.190000, 140.370000

Cape Town (CPT) to Odate (ONJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Odate Noshiro Airport (ONJ) in Odate, Japan is 14,895 kilometers (9,255 miles / 8,043 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 04:14 in Cape Town, it's 11:14 in Odate. 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 Odate (ONJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 258° (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 Odate Noshiro Airport (ONJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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