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Distance from Jakarta to Cape Town

The straight-line distance from Jakarta, Indonesia to Cape Town, South Africa is 9,478 km (5,889 miles).Cape Town is SW of Jakarta.

Distance (km)

9,478

straight line

Distance (miles)

5,889

straight line

Flight Time

12 hr 18 min

estimated direct

Direction

SW

236° bearing

Transport Comparison: Jakarta to Cape Town

ModeEstimated TimeDistanceNotes
Flight12 hr 18 min9,478 kmDirect 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.

Jakarta to Cape Town: Key Details

FromJakarta, Indonesia
ToCape Town, South Africa
Straight-line Distance9,478 km (5,889 miles)
Bearing236° (SW)
Coordinates (Jakarta)-6.2088°, 106.8456°
Coordinates (Cape Town)-33.9249°, 18.4241°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Jakarta from Cape Town?

The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Jakarta to Cape Town is 9,478 km (5,889 miles). Cape Town is SW of Jakarta.

How long is the flight from Jakarta to Cape Town?

A direct flight from Jakarta to Cape Town takes approximately 12 hr 18 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.

What direction is Cape Town from Jakarta?

Cape Town is SW (236 degrees) from Jakarta.

What is the distance from Cape Town to Jakarta?

The distance from Cape Town to Jakarta is the same: 9,478 km (5,889 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.

Other Distance Calculations

Jakarta to Singapore905 kmCape Town to Johannesburg1,262 kmJakarta to Ho Chi Minh City1,894 kmJakarta to Bangkok2,328 kmJakarta to Yangon2,820 kmCape Town to Luanda2,838 kmJakarta to Hanoi3,031 kmJakarta to Hong Kong3,271 kmJakarta to Shenzhen3,292 kmCape Town to Kinshasa3,295 km

Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.

Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.