CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,446 km
5,870 miles
PCB
Jakarta
Indonesia
Distance
9,446 km
5,870 mi / 5,100 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
94°
east

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CPT PCB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Pondok Cabe Air Base
IATA Code CPT PCB
ICAO Code FACT WIHP
City Cape Town Jakarta
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 151 ft 200 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -6.340000, 106.770000

Cape Town (CPT) to Jakarta (PCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Pondok Cabe Air Base (PCB) in Jakarta, Indonesia is 9,446 kilometers (5,870 miles / 5,100 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 94°.

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 Indonesia. 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 15:56 in Cape Town, it's 20:56 in Jakarta. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Jakarta (PCB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 236° (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 Pondok Cabe Air Base (PCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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