Airport Comparison
| CPT | NNB | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Santa Ana Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | NNB |
| ICAO Code | FACT | AGGT |
| City | Cape Town | Santa Ana Island |
| Country | South Africa | Solomon Islands |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | Pacific/Guadalcanal |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 3 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | -10.850000, 162.450000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Santa Ana Island (NNB) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Santa Ana Airport (NNB) in Santa Ana Island, Solomon Islands is 13,738 kilometers (8,536 miles / 7,418 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 136°.
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 Solomon Islands. 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 08:27 in Santa Ana Island. 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 Santa Ana Island (NNB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 216° (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 Santa Ana Airport (NNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.