CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,614 km
8,459 miles
RIN
Ringi Cove
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,614 km
8,459 mi / 7,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
129°
southeast

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CPT RIN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ringi Cove Airport
IATA Code CPT RIN
ICAO Code FACT AGRC
City Cape Town Ringi Cove
Country South Africa Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -8.130000, 157.140000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ringi Cove (RIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ringi Cove Airport (RIN) in Ringi Cove, Solomon Islands is 13,614 kilometers (8,459 miles / 7,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 129°.

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 17:51 in Cape Town, it's 02:51 in Ringi Cove. 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 Ringi Cove (RIN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 221° (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 Ringi Cove Airport (RIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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