CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,000 km
8,699 miles
IWJ
Masuda
Japan
Distance
14,000 km
8,699 mi / 7,559 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
69°
east northeast

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CPT IWJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Iwami Airport
IATA Code CPT IWJ
ICAO Code FACT RJOW
City Cape Town Masuda
Country South Africa Japan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 151 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 34.680000, 131.790000

Cape Town (CPT) to Masuda (IWJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Iwami Airport (IWJ) in Masuda, Japan is 14,000 kilometers (8,699 miles / 7,559 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 05:28 in Cape Town, it's 12:28 in Masuda. 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 Masuda (IWJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 250° (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 Iwami Airport (IWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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