CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,754 km
7,304 miles
NEG
Negril
Jamaica
Distance
11,754 km
7,304 mi / 6,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
282°
west northwest

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CPT NEG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Negril Airport
IATA Code CPT NEG
ICAO Code FACT MKNG
City Cape Town Negril
Country South Africa Jamaica
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Jamaica
Elevation 151 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 18.340000, -78.330000

Cape Town (CPT) to Negril (NEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Negril Airport (NEG) in Negril, Jamaica is 11,754 kilometers (7,304 miles / 6,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 Jamaica. 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 00:02 in Cape Town, it's 17:02 in Negril. 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 Negril (NEG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 121° (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 Negril Airport (NEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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