The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Rif Airport (OLI) in Rif, Iceland is 11,593 kilometers (7,203 miles / 6,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Iceland. 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 15:07 in Cape Town, it's 13:07 in Rif.

The return flight from Rif (OLI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 145° (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 Rif Airport (OLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.