CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,927 km
6,790 miles
FAE
Vagar
FO
Distance
10,927 km
6,790 mi / 5,900 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT FAE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Vagar Airport
IATA Code CPT FAE
ICAO Code FACT EKVG
City Cape Town Vagar
Country South Africa FO
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Atlantic/Faroe
Elevation 151 ft 280 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 62.060000, -7.280000

Cape Town (CPT) to Vagar (FAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Vagar Airport (FAE) in Vagar, FO is 10,927 kilometers (6,790 miles / 5,900 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 FO. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:48 in Cape Town, it's 14:48 in Vagar.

The return flight from Vagar (FAE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 159° (south 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 Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Vagar Airport (FAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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