CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,078 km
5,641 miles
GNS
Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island
Indonesia
Distance
9,078 km
5,641 mi / 4,902 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
83°
east

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CPT GNS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Binaka Airport
IATA Code CPT GNS
ICAO Code FACT WIMB
City Cape Town Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island
Country South Africa Indonesia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 151 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 1.170000, 97.700000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Binaka Airport (GNS) in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, Indonesia is 9,078 kilometers (5,641 miles / 4,902 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Indonesia. 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 07:15 in Cape Town, it's 12:15 in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 235° (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 Binaka Airport (GNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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