CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,795 km
9,193 miles
IBR
Omitama
Japan
Distance
14,795 km
9,193 mi / 7,988 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
70°
east northeast

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CPT IBR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Hyakuri Airport
IATA Code CPT IBR
ICAO Code FACT RJAH
City Cape Town Omitama
Country South Africa Japan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 151 ft 105 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 36.180000, 140.410000

Cape Town (CPT) to Omitama (IBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Hyakuri Airport (IBR) in Omitama, Japan is 14,795 kilometers (9,193 miles / 7,988 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Japan. 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 10:08 in Cape Town, it's 17:08 in Omitama. With a 7-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 Omitama (IBR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 255° (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 Hyakuri Airport (IBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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