BJD
Bakkafjordur
Iceland
11,480 km
7,133 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
11,480 km
7,133 mi / 6,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Atlantic/Reykjavik
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

BJD CPT
Airport Name Bakkafjordur Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BJD CPT
ICAO Code BIBK FACT
City Bakkafjordur Cape Town
Country Iceland South Africa
Timezone Atlantic/Reykjavik Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 14 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 66.020000, -14.820000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bakkafjordur (BJD) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bakkafjordur Airport (BJD) in Bakkafjordur, Iceland to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 11,480 kilometers (7,133 miles / 6,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 11:24 in Bakkafjordur, it's 13:24 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bakkafjordur (BJD) 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 Bakkafjordur Airport (BJD) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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