CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,359 km
7,058 miles
JAB
Jabiru Airport
Australia
Distance
11,359 km
7,058 mi / 6,133 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT JAB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Jabiru Airport
IATA Code CPT JAB
ICAO Code FACT YJAB
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Darwin
Elevation 151 ft 85 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -12.660000, 132.890000

Cape Town (CPT) to Jabiru Airport (JAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Jabiru Airport (JAB) in Jabiru Airport, Australia is 11,359 kilometers (7,058 miles / 6,133 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:49 in Cape Town, it's 18:19 in Jabiru Airport. With a 7.5-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 Jabiru Airport (JAB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 231° (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 Jabiru Airport (JAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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