Airport Comparison
| BGJ | CPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Borgarfjordur eystri Airport | Cape Town International Airport |
| IATA Code | BGJ | CPT |
| ICAO Code | BIBF | FACT |
| City | Borgarfjordur eystri | Cape Town |
| Country | Iceland | South Africa |
| Timezone | Atlantic/Reykjavik | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 80 ft | 151 ft |
| Coordinates | 65.520000, -13.800000 | -33.960000, 18.600000 |
Borgarfjordur eystri (BGJ) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Borgarfjordur eystri Airport (BGJ) in Borgarfjordur eystri, Iceland to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 11,409 kilometers (7,089 miles / 6,160 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southeast at a heading of 153°.
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 Iceland with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.
Time zone information: When it's 07:33 in Borgarfjordur eystri, it's 09:33 in Cape Town.
The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Borgarfjordur eystri (BGJ) follows a heading of 347° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.
For more information about these airports, visit the Borgarfjordur eystri Airport (BGJ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.