AYJ
Ayodhya
India
9,507 km
5,907 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,507 km
5,907 mi / 5,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
228°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AYJ CPT
Airport Name Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AYJ CPT
ICAO Code VEAY FACT
City Ayodhya Cape Town
Country India South Africa
Timezone Asia/Kolkata Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 335 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 26.750000, 82.150000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Ayodhya (AYJ) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) in Ayodhya, India to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,507 kilometers (5,907 miles / 5,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 228°.

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 India with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:15 in Ayodhya, it's 23:45 in Cape Town. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Ayodhya (AYJ) follows a heading of 53° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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