CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,674 km
5,390 miles
JAD
Perth
Australia
Distance
8,674 km
5,390 mi / 4,684 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT JAD
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Perth Jandakot Airport
IATA Code CPT JAD
ICAO Code FACT YPJT
City Cape Town Perth
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 151 ft 99 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -32.100000, 115.880000

Cape Town (CPT) to Perth (JAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Perth Jandakot Airport (JAD) in Perth, Australia is 8,674 kilometers (5,390 miles / 4,684 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 19:14 in Cape Town, it's 01:14 in Perth. 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 Perth (JAD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 237° (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 Perth Jandakot Airport (JAD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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