CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,406 km
7,088 miles
YBP
Yibin
China
Distance
11,406 km
7,088 mi / 6,159 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT YBP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Yibin Caiba Airport
IATA Code CPT YBP
ICAO Code FACT ZUYB
City Cape Town Yibin
Country South Africa China
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 151 ft 924 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 28.800000, 104.550000

Cape Town (CPT) to Yibin (YBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Yibin Caiba Airport (YBP) in Yibin, China is 11,406 kilometers (7,088 miles / 6,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 13:41 in Cape Town, it's 19:41 in Yibin. 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 Yibin (YBP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 238° (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 Yibin Caiba Airport (YBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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