CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,773 km
8,558 miles
TSJ
Tsushima
Japan
Distance
13,773 km
8,558 mi / 7,437 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
69°
east northeast

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CPT TSJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tsushima Airport
IATA Code CPT TSJ
ICAO Code FACT RJDT
City Cape Town Tsushima
Country South Africa Japan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 151 ft 213 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 34.280000, 129.330000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tsushima (TSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tsushima Airport (TSJ) in Tsushima, Japan is 13,773 kilometers (8,558 miles / 7,437 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 19:34 in Cape Town, it's 02:34 in Tsushima. 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 Tsushima (TSJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 249° (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 Tsushima Airport (TSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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