CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,624 km
8,465 miles
WLH
Walaha
Vanuatu
Distance
13,624 km
8,465 mi / 7,356 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
144°
southeast

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CPT WLH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Walaha Airport
IATA Code CPT WLH
ICAO Code FACT NVSW
City Cape Town Walaha
Country South Africa Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Efate
Elevation 151 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -15.410000, 167.690000

Cape Town (CPT) to Walaha (WLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Walaha Airport (WLH) in Walaha, Vanuatu is 13,624 kilometers (8,465 miles / 7,356 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 05:59 in Cape Town, it's 14:59 in Walaha. With a 9-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 Walaha (WLH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 210° (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 Walaha Airport (WLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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