The straight-line distance from Shenzhen, China to Cape Town, South Africa is 11,877 km (7,380 miles).Cape Town is WSW of Shenzhen.
Distance (km)
11,877
straight line
Distance (miles)
7,380
straight line
Flight Time
15 hr 18 min
estimated direct
Direction
WSW
240° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 15 hr 18 min | 11,877 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 | Shenzhen, China |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 11,877 km (7,380 miles) |
| Bearing | 240° (WSW) |
| Coordinates (Shenzhen) | 22.5431°, 114.0579° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shenzhen to Cape Town is 11,877 km (7,380 miles). Cape Town is WSW of Shenzhen.
A direct flight from Shenzhen to Cape Town takes approximately 15 hr 18 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Cape Town is WSW (240 degrees) from Shenzhen.
The distance from Cape Town to Shenzhen is the same: 11,877 km (7,380 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.