CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,931 km
8,035 miles
KNQ
Kone
New Caledonia
Distance
12,931 km
8,035 mi / 6,982 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
145°
southeast

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CPT KNQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kone Airport
IATA Code CPT KNQ
ICAO Code FACT NWWD
City Cape Town Kone
Country South Africa New Caledonia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 151 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -21.050000, 164.840000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kone (KNQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kone Airport (KNQ) in Kone, New Caledonia is 12,931 kilometers (8,035 miles / 6,982 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 02:29 in Cape Town, it's 11:29 in Kone. With a 9-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 Kone (KNQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 211° (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 Kone Airport (KNQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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