CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,297 km
5,777 miles
JRG
Veer Surendra Sai
India
Distance
9,297 km
5,777 mi / 5,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT JRG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Jharsuguda Airport
IATA Code CPT JRG
ICAO Code FACT VEJH
City Cape Town Veer Surendra Sai
Country South Africa India
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 151 ft 757 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 21.910000, 84.050000

Cape Town (CPT) to Veer Surendra Sai (JRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Jharsuguda Airport (JRG) in Veer Surendra Sai, India is 9,297 kilometers (5,777 miles / 5,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 India. 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 11:03 in Cape Town, it's 14:33 in Veer Surendra Sai. The 3.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Veer Surendra Sai (JRG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 229° (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 Jharsuguda Airport (JRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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