CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,040 km
7,481 miles
MJG
Mayajigua
Cuba
Distance
12,040 km
7,481 mi / 6,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT MJG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mayajigua Airport
IATA Code CPT MJG
ICAO Code FACT MUMJ
City Cape Town Mayajigua
Country South Africa Cuba
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Havana
Elevation 151 ft 173 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 22.230000, -79.060000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mayajigua (MJG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mayajigua Airport (MJG) in Mayajigua, Cuba is 12,040 kilometers (7,481 miles / 6,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Cuba. 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 09:56 in Cape Town, it's 02:56 in Mayajigua. 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 Mayajigua (MJG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 120° (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 Mayajigua Airport (MJG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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