The flight distance from Baindoung Airport (BDZ) in Baindoung Airport, Papua New Guinea to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 12,978 kilometers (8,064 miles / 7,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Papua New Guinea 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 11:42 in Baindoung Airport, it's 03:42 in Cape Town. 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 4,249 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Baindoung Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Baindoung Airport (BDZ) follows a heading of 119° (east 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 Baindoung Airport (BDZ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.