Airport Comparison
| CPT | KFE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome |
| IATA Code | CPT | KFE |
| ICAO Code | FACT | YFDF |
| City | Cape Town | Cloudbreak Village |
| Country | South Africa | Australia |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Australia/Perth |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 1,555 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 0.000000, 119.430000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Cloudbreak Village (KFE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (KFE) in Cloudbreak Village, Australia is 11,005 kilometers (6,838 miles / 5,942 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east at a heading of 96°.
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 Australia. 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 06:17 in Cape Town, it's 12:17 in Cloudbreak Village. With a 6-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 1,404 feet between the two airports. Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.
The return flight from Cloudbreak Village (KFE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 236° (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 Fortescue - Dave Forrest Aerodrome (KFE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.