CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,989 km
9,314 miles
MSJ
Misawa
Japan
Distance
14,989 km
9,314 mi / 8,093 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
64°
east northeast

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CPT MSJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Misawa Air Base
IATA Code CPT MSJ
ICAO Code FACT RJSM
City Cape Town Misawa
Country South Africa Japan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 151 ft 119 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.700000, 141.370000

Cape Town (CPT) to Misawa (MSJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Misawa Air Base (MSJ) in Misawa, Japan is 14,989 kilometers (9,314 miles / 8,093 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 11:22 in Cape Town, it's 18:22 in Misawa. 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 Misawa (MSJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Misawa Air Base (MSJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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