CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,234 km
7,602 miles
XFN
Xiangfan
China
Distance
12,234 km
7,602 mi / 6,606 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
64°
east northeast

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CPT XFN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Xiangfan Airport
IATA Code CPT XFN
ICAO Code FACT ZHXF
City Cape Town Xiangfan
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 32.150000, 112.290000

Cape Town (CPT) to Xiangfan (XFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Xiangfan Airport (XFN) in Xiangfan, China is 12,234 kilometers (7,602 miles / 6,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 13:22 in Cape Town, it's 19:22 in Xiangfan. 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 Xiangfan (XFN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 242° (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 Xiangfan Airport (XFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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