The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Woitape Airport (WTP) in Fatima Mission, Papua New Guinea is 12,834 kilometers (7,975 miles / 6,930 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 02:02 in Cape Town, it's 10:02 in Fatima Mission. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,049 feet between the two airports. Woitape Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Fatima Mission (WTP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 226° (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 Woitape Airport (WTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.