CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,929 km
5,548 miles
CVQ
Carnarvon Airport
Australia
Distance
8,929 km
5,548 mi / 4,821 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT CVQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Carnarvon Airport
IATA Code CPT CVQ
ICAO Code FACT YCAR
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 151 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -24.880000, 113.670000

Cape Town (CPT) to Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) in Carnarvon Airport, Australia is 8,929 kilometers (5,548 miles / 4,821 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:14 in Cape Town, it's 23:14 in Carnarvon Airport. With a 6-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 Carnarvon Airport (CVQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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