CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,985 km
8,069 miles
MMY
Miyako City
Japan
Distance
12,985 km
8,069 mi / 7,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT MMY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Miyako Airport
IATA Code CPT MMY
ICAO Code FACT ROMY
City Cape Town Miyako City
Country South Africa Japan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 151 ft 150 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 24.780000, 125.300000

Cape Town (CPT) to Miyako City (MMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Miyako Airport (MMY) in Miyako City, Japan is 12,985 kilometers (8,069 miles / 7,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Japan. 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 10:32 in Cape Town, it's 17:32 in Miyako City. 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 Miyako City (MMY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 243° (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 Miyako Airport (MMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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