CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,598 km
7,828 miles
UBN
Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
Distance
12,598 km
7,828 mi / 6,802 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
47°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

CPT UBN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Chinggis Khaan International Airport
IATA Code CPT UBN
ICAO Code FACT ZMCK
City Cape Town Ulaanbaatar
Country South Africa Mongolia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 151 ft 4,485 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 47.650000, 106.820000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ulaanbaatar (UBN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is 12,598 kilometers (7,828 miles / 6,802 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Mongolia. 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 16:14 in Cape Town, it's 22:14 in Ulaanbaatar. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,334 feet between the two airports. Chinggis Khaan International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Ulaanbaatar (UBN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 245° (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 Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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