CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,061 km
8,116 miles
UVE
Ouvea
New Caledonia
Distance
13,061 km
8,116 mi / 7,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
146°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT UVE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ouvea Airport
IATA Code CPT UVE
ICAO Code FACT NWWV
City Cape Town Ouvea
Country South Africa New Caledonia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 151 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -20.640000, 166.570000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ouvea (UVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ouvea Airport (UVE) in Ouvea, New Caledonia is 13,061 kilometers (8,116 miles / 7,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 146°.

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 17:57 in Cape Town, it's 02:57 in Ouvea. 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 Ouvea (UVE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 210° (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 Ouvea Airport (UVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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