BIU
Bildudalur
Iceland
11,652 km
7,240 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
11,652 km
7,240 mi / 6,292 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
145°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BIU CPT
Airport Name Bildudalur Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BIU CPT
ICAO Code BIBD FACT
City Bildudalur Cape Town
Country Iceland South Africa
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 18 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 65.640000, -23.550000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bildudalur (BIU) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bildudalur Airport (BIU) in Bildudalur, Iceland to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 11,652 kilometers (7,240 miles / 6,292 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 05:24 in Bildudalur, it's 07:24 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bildudalur (BIU) follows a heading of 343° (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 Bildudalur Airport (BIU) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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