CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,900 km
6,152 miles
WAT
Waterford
Ireland
Distance
9,900 km
6,152 mi / 5,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
345°
north northwest

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CPT WAT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Waterford Airport
IATA Code CPT WAT
ICAO Code FACT EIWF
City Cape Town Waterford
Country South Africa Ireland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Dublin
Elevation 151 ft 119 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 52.190000, -7.090000

Cape Town (CPT) to Waterford (WAT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Waterford Airport (WAT) in Waterford, Ireland is 9,900 kilometers (6,152 miles / 5,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 345°.

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 Ireland. 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 10:36 in Cape Town, it's 08:36 in Waterford.

The return flight from Waterford (WAT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 159° (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 Waterford Airport (WAT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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