CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,679 km
7,257 miles
IFJ
Isafjordur
Iceland
Distance
11,679 km
7,257 mi / 6,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT IFJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Isafjordur Airport
IATA Code CPT IFJ
ICAO Code FACT BIIS
City Cape Town Isafjordur
Country South Africa Iceland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 151 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 66.060000, -23.140000

Cape Town (CPT) to Isafjordur (IFJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) in Isafjordur, Iceland is 11,679 kilometers (7,257 miles / 6,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:14 in Cape Town, it's 07:14 in Isafjordur.

The return flight from Isafjordur (IFJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). 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 Isafjordur Airport (IFJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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