CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,327 km
9,524 miles
SHB
Nakashibetsu
Japan
Distance
15,327 km
9,524 mi / 8,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT SHB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nakashibetsu Airport
IATA Code CPT SHB
ICAO Code FACT RJCN
City Cape Town Nakashibetsu
Country South Africa Japan
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Tokyo
Elevation 151 ft 234 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 43.580000, 144.960000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nakashibetsu (SHB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) in Nakashibetsu, Japan is 15,327 kilometers (9,524 miles / 8,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 04:26 in Cape Town, it's 11:26 in Nakashibetsu. 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 Nakashibetsu (SHB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 264° (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 Nakashibetsu Airport (SHB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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