CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,451 km
7,115 miles
VPN
Vopnafjordur
Iceland
Distance
11,451 km
7,115 mi / 6,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
347°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT VPN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Vopnafjordur Airport
IATA Code CPT VPN
ICAO Code FACT BIVO
City Cape Town Vopnafjordur
Country South Africa Iceland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 151 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 65.720000, -14.850000

Cape Town (CPT) to Vopnafjordur (VPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Vopnafjordur Airport (VPN) in Vopnafjordur, Iceland is 11,451 kilometers (7,115 miles / 6,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 347°.

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 23:48 in Cape Town, it's 21:48 in Vopnafjordur.

The return flight from Vopnafjordur (VPN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 152° (south 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 Vopnafjordur Airport (VPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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