CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,791 km
6,705 miles
VAA
Vaasa
Finland
Distance
10,791 km
6,705 mi / 5,827 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT VAA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Vaasa Airport
IATA Code CPT VAA
ICAO Code FACT EFVA
City Cape Town Vaasa
Country South Africa Finland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 151 ft 19 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 63.050000, 21.760000

Cape Town (CPT) to Vaasa (VAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Vaasa Airport (VAA) in Vaasa, Finland is 10,791 kilometers (6,705 miles / 5,827 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Finland. 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 16:33 in Cape Town, it's 16:33 in Vaasa.

The return flight from Vaasa (VAA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 183° (south). 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 Vaasa Airport (VAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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