CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,992 km
6,830 miles
TJS
Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island
Indonesia
Distance
10,992 km
6,830 mi / 5,935 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
93°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT TJS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tanjung Harapan Airport
IATA Code CPT TJS
ICAO Code FACT WALG
City Cape Town Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Makassar
Elevation 151 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 2.840000, 117.370000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island (TJS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tanjung Harapan Airport (TJS) in Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island, Indonesia is 10,992 kilometers (6,830 miles / 5,935 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 Indonesia. 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 03:20 in Cape Town, it's 09:20 in Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island. With a 6-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 Tanjung Selor-Borneo Island (TJS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 236° (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 Tanjung Harapan Airport (TJS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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