AYU
Aiyura Valley
Papua New Guinea
12,895 km
8,013 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
12,895 km
8,013 mi / 6,963 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Pacific/Port_Moresby
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AYU CPT
Airport Name Aiyura Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AYU CPT
ICAO Code AYAY FACT
City Aiyura Valley Cape Town
Country Papua New Guinea South Africa
Timezone Pacific/Port_Moresby Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,355 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -6.340000, 145.900000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Aiyura Valley (AYU) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aiyura Airport (AYU) in Aiyura Valley, Papua New Guinea to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 12,895 kilometers (8,013 miles / 6,963 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 14:43 in Aiyura Valley, it's 06:43 in Cape Town. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,204 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Aiyura Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Aiyura Valley (AYU) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Aiyura Airport (AYU) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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