CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,963 km
8,055 miles
PUV
Poum
New Caledonia
Distance
12,963 km
8,055 mi / 6,999 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
144°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT PUV
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Poum Airport
IATA Code CPT PUV
ICAO Code FACT NWWP
City Cape Town Poum
Country South Africa New Caledonia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 151 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -20.290000, 164.100000

Cape Town (CPT) to Poum (PUV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Poum Airport (PUV) in Poum, New Caledonia is 12,963 kilometers (8,055 miles / 6,999 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 10:14 in Cape Town, it's 19:14 in Poum. 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 Poum (PUV) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 212° (south 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 Poum Airport (PUV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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