BHY
Beihai
China
11,384 km
7,074 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
11,384 km
7,074 mi / 6,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
238°
west southwest

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BHY CPT
Airport Name Beihai Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BHY CPT
ICAO Code ZGBH FACT
City Beihai Cape Town
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 0 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 21.540000, 109.290000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Beihai (BHY) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beihai Airport (BHY) in Beihai, China to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 11,384 kilometers (7,074 miles / 6,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 China 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 03:53 in Beihai, it's 21:53 in Cape Town. 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 Cape Town (CPT) to Beihai (BHY) follows a heading of 72° (east 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 Beihai Airport (BHY) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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