CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,160 km
7,556 miles
JGS
Ji'an
China
Distance
12,160 km
7,556 mi / 6,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
70°
east northeast

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CPT JGS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Jinggangshan Airport
IATA Code CPT JGS
ICAO Code FACT ZSGS
City Cape Town Ji'an
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 151 ft 281 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 26.860000, 114.740000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ji'an (JGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Jinggangshan Airport (JGS) in Ji'an, China is 12,160 kilometers (7,556 miles / 6,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 00:48 in Cape Town, it's 06:48 in Ji'an. 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 Ji'an (JGS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 241° (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 Jinggangshan Airport (JGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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