CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,836 km
6,112 miles
RJH
Rajshahi
Bangladesh
Distance
9,836 km
6,112 mi / 5,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
59°
east northeast

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CPT RJH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Shah Mokhdum Airport
IATA Code CPT RJH
ICAO Code FACT VGRJ
City Cape Town Rajshahi
Country South Africa Bangladesh
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 151 ft 64 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 24.440000, 88.620000

Cape Town (CPT) to Rajshahi (RJH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Shah Mokhdum Airport (RJH) in Rajshahi, Bangladesh is 9,836 kilometers (6,112 miles / 5,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 18:17 in Cape Town, it's 22:17 in Rajshahi. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rajshahi (RJH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 231° (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 Shah Mokhdum Airport (RJH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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