CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,474 km
5,887 miles
JER
Saint Helier
JE
Distance
9,474 km
5,887 mi / 5,116 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT JER
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Jersey Airport
IATA Code CPT JER
ICAO Code FACT EGJJ
City Cape Town Saint Helier
Country South Africa JE
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Jersey
Elevation 151 ft 277 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 49.210000, -2.200000

Cape Town (CPT) to Saint Helier (JER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Jersey Airport (JER) in Saint Helier, JE is 9,474 kilometers (5,887 miles / 5,116 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 JE. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:48 in Cape Town, it's 11:48 in Saint Helier.

The return flight from Saint Helier (JER) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 163° (south 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 Jersey Airport (JER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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