Cape Town (CPT) to Tokyo (NRT)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,184
miles
14,780
kilometers
7,981
nautical miles

🕐 18 hours
Flight Time
🧭 E (70°)
Direction
🌍 +7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
9,184 14,694
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
9,184 14,694
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
9,184 13,776
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
9,184 13,776
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
9,184 18,368
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
9,184 13,776
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Tokyo, your watch will be 7 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to NRT route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Tokyo, Japan. This long-haul flight covers 9,184 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to Japan. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a E bearing of 70° from Cape Town. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves Cape Town, South Africa.

🛬 About NRT

Narita International Airport

Narita International Airport (NRT) serves Tokyo, Japan.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Narita International Airport is 9,184 miles (14,780 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to NRT typically take around 18 hours. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 9,184 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.