The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ulgii Mongolei Airport (ULG) in Ulgii Mongolei Airport, Mongolia is 11,599 kilometers (7,207 miles / 6,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 40°.

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 Mongolia. 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 15:15 in Cape Town, it's 20:15 in Ulgii Mongolei Airport. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,581 feet between the two airports. Ulgii Mongolei Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ulgii Mongolei Airport (ULG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 234° (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 Ulgii Mongolei Airport (ULG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.