CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,673 km
7,253 miles
TEY
Tingeyri
Iceland
Distance
11,673 km
7,253 mi / 6,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT TEY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tingeyri Airport
IATA Code CPT TEY
ICAO Code FACT BITE
City Cape Town Tingeyri
Country South Africa Iceland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 151 ft 65 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 65.870000, -23.560000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tingeyri (TEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tingeyri Airport (TEY) in Tingeyri, Iceland is 11,673 kilometers (7,253 miles / 6,303 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 06:29 in Cape Town, it's 04:29 in Tingeyri.

The return flight from Tingeyri (TEY) 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 Tingeyri Airport (TEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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