The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kirkwall Airport (KOI) in Orkney Islands, United Kingdom is 10,522 kilometers (6,538 miles / 5,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 00:27 in Cape Town, it's 22:27 in Orkney Islands.

The return flight from Orkney Islands (KOI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 162° (south 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 Kirkwall Airport (KOI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.