CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,916 km
8,647 miles
KAY
Wakaya Island
Fiji
Distance
13,916 km
8,647 mi / 7,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
157°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

CPT KAY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Wakaya Island Airport
IATA Code CPT KAY
ICAO Code FACT NFNW
City Cape Town Wakaya Island
Country South Africa Fiji
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 151 ft 130 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -17.620000, 179.020000

Cape Town (CPT) to Wakaya Island (KAY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Wakaya Island Airport (KAY) in Wakaya Island, Fiji is 13,916 kilometers (8,647 miles / 7,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 157°.

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 Fiji. 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 23:28 in Cape Town, it's 09:28 in Wakaya Island. With a 10-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 Wakaya Island (KAY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 200° (south 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 Wakaya Island Airport (KAY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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