CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,154 km
8,795 miles
YGJ
Yonago
Japan
Distance
14,154 km
8,795 mi / 7,643 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
68°
east northeast

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CPT YGJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Miho Yonago Airport
IATA Code CPT YGJ
ICAO Code FACT RJOH
City Cape Town Yonago
Country South Africa Japan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 151 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 35.490000, 133.240000

Cape Town (CPT) to Yonago (YGJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Miho Yonago Airport (YGJ) in Yonago, Japan is 14,154 kilometers (8,795 miles / 7,643 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 09:44 in Cape Town, it's 16:44 in Yonago. 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 Yonago (YGJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 251° (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 Miho Yonago Airport (YGJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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