7981 NM · 14780 km

RJAAFACT

Tokyo, Japan to Cape Town, South Africa

Route Airports

Country Permit Flags

Key requirements for origin and destination countries. Full checklists on each country page.

AOC
Not required
Prepayment
Not required
FIR Routing
Not required
PIC Name
Not required

South Africa

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AOC
Not required
Prepayment
Not required
FIR Routing
Not required
PIC Name
Not required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the great-circle distance from RJAA to FACT in nautical miles?

The great-circle distance from RJAA (Tokyo, Japan) to FACT (Cape Town, South Africa) is approximately 7981 NM (14780 km). This is the direct track distance; actual flight distance will vary with routing and ATC.

What overflight and landing permits are required on the RJAA to FACT route?

Landing permits are required for both Japan and South Africa. Additionally, overflight clearances are required for every sovereign airspace transited on the filed routing — not just origin and destination. For a non-direct track, this typically means several additional country permits that are not shown in the country flags above. Assess your full routing against NOTAM and current permit status for each FIR transited.

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