CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,667 km
7,250 miles
WUZ
Wuzhou
China
Distance
11,667 km
7,250 mi / 6,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
72°
east northeast

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CPT WUZ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Changzhoudao Airport
IATA Code CPT WUZ
ICAO Code FACT ZGWZ
City Cape Town Wuzhou
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 151 ft 89 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 23.460000, 111.250000

Cape Town (CPT) to Wuzhou (WUZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Changzhoudao Airport (WUZ) in Wuzhou, China is 11,667 kilometers (7,250 miles / 6,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 China. 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 14:08 in Cape Town, it's 20:08 in Wuzhou. 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 Wuzhou (WUZ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 239° (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 Changzhoudao Airport (WUZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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