CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,780 km
7,941 miles
GBF
Negarbo
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,780 km
7,941 mi / 6,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
118°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

CPT GBF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Negarbo(Negabo) Airport
IATA Code CPT GBF
ICAO Code FACT AYNE
City Cape Town Negarbo
Country South Africa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 151 ft 4,500 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -6.570000, 144.700000

Cape Town (CPT) to Negarbo (GBF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Negarbo(Negabo) Airport (GBF) in Negarbo, Papua New Guinea is 12,780 kilometers (7,941 miles / 6,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 118°.

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 South Africa with Papua New Guinea. 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 09:32 in Cape Town, it's 17:32 in Negarbo. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,349 feet between the two airports. Negarbo(Negabo) Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Negarbo (GBF) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 228° (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 Negarbo(Negabo) Airport (GBF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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