CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,227 km
6,976 miles
JAK
Jacmel
Haiti
Distance
11,227 km
6,976 mi / 6,062 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT JAK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Jacmel Airport
IATA Code CPT JAK
ICAO Code FACT MTJA
City Cape Town Jacmel
Country South Africa Haiti
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Port-au-Prince
Elevation 151 ft 167 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 18.240000, -72.520000

Cape Town (CPT) to Jacmel (JAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Jacmel Airport (JAK) in Jacmel, Haiti is 11,227 kilometers (6,976 miles / 6,062 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:49 in Cape Town, it's 19:49 in Jacmel. 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 Jacmel (JAK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 122° (east southeast). 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 Jacmel Airport (JAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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