CLJ
Cluj-Napoca
Romania
8,993 km
5,588 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
8,993 km
5,588 mi / 4,856 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Europe/Bucharest
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

CLJ CPT
Airport Name Cluj-Napoca International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CLJ CPT
ICAO Code LRCL FACT
City Cluj-Napoca Cape Town
Country Romania South Africa
Timezone Europe/Bucharest Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,036 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 46.790000, 23.690000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cluj-Napoca International Airport (CLJ) in Cluj-Napoca, Romania to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 8,993 kilometers (5,588 miles / 4,856 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Romania with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:43 in Cluj-Napoca, it's 02:43 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) follows a heading of 4° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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