CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,273 km
7,626 miles
VRC
Virac
Philippines
Distance
12,273 km
7,626 mi / 6,627 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT VRC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Virac Airport
IATA Code CPT VRC
ICAO Code FACT RPUV
City Cape Town Virac
Country South Africa Philippines
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Manila
Elevation 151 ft 121 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 13.580000, 124.210000

Cape Town (CPT) to Virac (VRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Virac Airport (VRC) in Virac, Philippines is 12,273 kilometers (7,626 miles / 6,627 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

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 Philippines. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:45 in Cape Town, it's 09:45 in Virac. With a 6-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 Virac (VRC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 238° (west 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 Virac Airport (VRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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