CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,566 km
8,430 miles
RAB
Tokua
Papua New Guinea
Distance
13,566 km
8,430 mi / 7,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT RAB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tokua Airport
IATA Code CPT RAB
ICAO Code FACT AYTK
City Cape Town Tokua
Country South Africa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 151 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -4.340000, 152.380000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tokua (RAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tokua Airport (RAB) in Tokua, Papua New Guinea is 13,566 kilometers (8,430 miles / 7,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 21:15 in Cape Town, it's 05:15 in Tokua. 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 Tokua (RAB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 225° (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 Tokua Airport (RAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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