CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,813 km
4,233 miles
FVM
Fuvahmulah Island
Maldives
Distance
6,813 km
4,233 mi / 3,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT FVM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Fuvahmulah Airport
IATA Code CPT FVM
ICAO Code FACT VRMF
City Cape Town Fuvahmulah Island
Country South Africa Maldives
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Indian/Maldives
Elevation 151 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -0.310000, 73.440000

Cape Town (CPT) to Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) in Fuvahmulah Island, Maldives is 6,813 kilometers (4,233 miles / 3,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Maldives. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:30 in Cape Town, it's 06:30 in Fuvahmulah Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 231° (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 Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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