The straight-line distance from Beijing, China to Cape Town, South Africa is 12,956 km (8,050 miles).Cape Town is WSW of Beijing.
Distance (km)
12,956
straight line
Distance (miles)
8,050
straight line
Flight Time
16 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
WSW
247° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 16 hr 42 min | 12,956 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Beijing, China |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 12,956 km (8,050 miles) |
| Bearing | 247° (WSW) |
| Coordinates (Beijing) | 39.9042°, 116.4074° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Beijing to Cape Town is 12,956 km (8,050 miles). Cape Town is WSW of Beijing.
A direct flight from Beijing to Cape Town takes approximately 16 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Cape Town is WSW (247 degrees) from Beijing.
The distance from Cape Town to Beijing is the same: 12,956 km (8,050 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.