CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,102 km
7,520 miles
XIN
Xingning
China
Distance
12,102 km
7,520 mi / 6,535 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
73°
east northeast

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CPT XIN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Xingning Airport
IATA Code CPT XIN
ICAO Code FACT ZGXN
City Cape Town Xingning
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 24.150000, 115.760000

Cape Town (CPT) to Xingning (XIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Xingning Airport (XIN) in Xingning, China is 12,102 kilometers (7,520 miles / 6,535 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 18:23 in Cape Town, it's 00:23 in Xingning. 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 Xingning (XIN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 240° (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 Xingning Airport (XIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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