CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,945 km
6,801 miles
WHO
Franz Josef Aerodrome
New Zealand
Distance
10,945 km
6,801 mi / 5,910 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
159°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

CPT WHO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Franz Josef Aerodrome
IATA Code CPT WHO
ICAO Code FACT NZFJ
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 151 ft 240 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -43.360000, 170.130000

Cape Town (CPT) to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) in Franz Josef Aerodrome, New Zealand is 10,945 kilometers (6,801 miles / 5,910 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southeast at a heading of 159°.

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 New Zealand. 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 01:21 in Cape Town, it's 11:21 in Franz Josef Aerodrome. 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 Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 204° (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 Franz Josef Aerodrome (WHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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