CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,772 km
8,558 miles
VTF
Vatulele
Fiji
Distance
13,772 km
8,558 mi / 7,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
156°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT VTF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Vatulele Airport
IATA Code CPT VTF
ICAO Code FACT NFVL
City Cape Town Vatulele
Country South Africa Fiji
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 151 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -18.510000, 177.640000

Cape Town (CPT) to Vatulele (VTF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Vatulele Airport (VTF) in Vatulele, Fiji is 13,772 kilometers (8,558 miles / 7,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 156°.

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 Fiji. 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 21:56 in Cape Town, it's 07:56 in Vatulele. With a 10-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 Vatulele (VTF) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 201° (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 Vatulele Airport (VTF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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