CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,774 km
7,938 miles
ERL
Erenhot
China
Distance
12,774 km
7,938 mi / 6,898 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
53°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CPT ERL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport
IATA Code CPT ERL
ICAO Code FACT ZBER
City Cape Town Erenhot
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 151 ft 3,301 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 43.420000, 112.100000

Cape Town (CPT) to Erenhot (ERL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China is 12,774 kilometers (7,938 miles / 6,898 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 11:25 in Cape Town, it's 17:25 in Erenhot. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,150 feet between the two airports. Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Erenhot (ERL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 246° (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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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