Airport Comparison
Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) in Choiseul Bay Airport, Solomon Islands to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 13,679 kilometers (8,500 miles / 7,386 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.
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 Solomon Islands 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 23:27 in Choiseul Bay Airport, it's 14:27 in Cape Town. 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 Cape Town (CPT) to Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) follows a heading of 127° (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 Choiseul Bay Airport (CHY) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.