CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,516 km
8,398 miles
VLS
Valesdir
Vanuatu
Distance
13,516 km
8,398 mi / 7,298 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
145°
southeast

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CPT VLS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Valesdir Airport
IATA Code CPT VLS
ICAO Code FACT NVSV
City Cape Town Valesdir
Country South Africa Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Efate
Elevation 151 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -16.800000, 168.180000

Cape Town (CPT) to Valesdir (VLS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Valesdir Airport (VLS) in Valesdir, Vanuatu is 13,516 kilometers (8,398 miles / 7,298 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 23:54 in Cape Town, it's 08:54 in Valesdir. 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 Valesdir (VLS) 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 Valesdir Airport (VLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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