CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,504 km
8,391 miles
JAL
Xalapa
Mexico
Distance
13,504 km
8,391 mi / 7,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
273°
west

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Airport Comparison

CPT JAL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport El Lencero Airport
IATA Code CPT JAL
ICAO Code FACT MMJA
City Cape Town Xalapa
Country South Africa Mexico
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Mexico_City
Elevation 151 ft 3,127 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 19.480000, -96.800000

Cape Town (CPT) to Xalapa (JAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico is 13,504 kilometers (8,391 miles / 7,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Mexico. 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 03:35 in Cape Town, it's 19:35 in Xalapa. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,976 feet between the two airports. El Lencero Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Xalapa (JAL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 119° (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 El Lencero Airport (JAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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