CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,779 km
6,077 miles
NWI
Norwich
United Kingdom
Distance
9,779 km
6,077 mi / 5,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
350°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT NWI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Norwich International Airport
IATA Code CPT NWI
ICAO Code FACT EGSH
City Cape Town Norwich
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 151 ft 117 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 52.680000, 1.280000

Cape Town (CPT) to Norwich (NWI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Norwich International Airport (NWI) in Norwich, United Kingdom is 9,779 kilometers (6,077 miles / 5,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 06:45 in Cape Town, it's 04:45 in Norwich.

The return flight from Norwich (NWI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 166° (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 Norwich International Airport (NWI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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