CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,829 km
7,971 miles
KRJ
Karawari Airstrip
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,829 km
7,971 mi / 6,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
115°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

CPT KRJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Karawari Airstrip
IATA Code CPT KRJ
ICAO Code FACT AYQA
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 151 ft 70 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -4.600000, 143.520000

Cape Town (CPT) to Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) in Karawari Airstrip, Papua New Guinea is 12,829 kilometers (7,971 miles / 6,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 23:27 in Cape Town, it's 07:27 in Karawari Airstrip. With a 8-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 Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 229° (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 Karawari Airstrip (KRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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