The flight distance from Apataki Airport (APK) in Apataki, French Polynesia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 14,283 kilometers (8,875 miles / 7,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 164°.

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 French Polynesia with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:19 in Apataki, it's 21:19 in Cape Town. With a 12-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 Cape Town (CPT) to Apataki (APK) follows a heading of 199° (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 Apataki Airport (APK) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.