CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,531 km
7,786 miles
GNI
Lyudao
Taiwan
Distance
12,531 km
7,786 mi / 6,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
77°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

CPT GNI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Lyudao Airport
IATA Code CPT GNI
ICAO Code FACT RCGI
City Cape Town Lyudao
Country South Africa Taiwan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Taipei
Elevation 151 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 22.670000, 121.470000

Cape Town (CPT) to Lyudao (GNI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Lyudao Airport (GNI) in Lyudao, Taiwan is 12,531 kilometers (7,786 miles / 6,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Taiwan. 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 10:32 in Cape Town, it's 16:32 in Lyudao. 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 Lyudao (GNI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 241° (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 Lyudao Airport (GNI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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