AKS
Auki
Solomon Islands
13,812 km
8,582 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
13,812 km
8,582 mi / 7,458 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
218°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AKS CPT
Airport Name Auki Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AKS CPT
ICAO Code AGGA FACT
City Auki Cape Town
Country Solomon Islands South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -8.700000, 160.680000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Auki (AKS) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auki Airport (AKS) in Auki, Solomon Islands to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 13,812 kilometers (8,582 miles / 7,458 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Solomon Islands with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:05 in Auki, it's 22:05 in Cape Town. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Auki (AKS) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auki Airport (AKS) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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