CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,346 km
7,671 miles
UYN
Yulin
China
Distance
12,346 km
7,671 mi / 6,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
57°
east northeast

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CPT UYN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Yulin Airport
IATA Code CPT UYN
ICAO Code FACT ZLYL
City Cape Town Yulin
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 38.270000, 109.730000

Cape Town (CPT) to Yulin (UYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Yulin Airport (UYN) in Yulin, China is 12,346 kilometers (7,671 miles / 6,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 China. 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 19:15 in Cape Town, it's 01:15 in Yulin. 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.

The return flight from Yulin (UYN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 243° (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 Yulin Airport (UYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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