CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,260 km
6,997 miles
PJA
Pajala Airport
Sweden
Distance
11,260 km
6,997 mi / 6,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT PJA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Pajala Airport
IATA Code CPT PJA
ICAO Code FACT ESUP
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Sweden
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 151 ft 542 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 67.250000, 23.070000

Cape Town (CPT) to Pajala Airport (PJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Pajala Airport (PJA) in Pajala Airport, Sweden is 11,260 kilometers (6,997 miles / 6,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:21 in Cape Town, it's 17:21 in Pajala Airport.

The return flight from Pajala Airport (PJA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 184° (south). 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 Pajala Airport (PJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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