CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,562 km
6,563 miles
FIE
Fair Isle
United Kingdom
Distance
10,562 km
6,563 mi / 5,703 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
350°
north

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CPT FIE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Fair Isle Airport
IATA Code CPT FIE
ICAO Code FACT EGEF
City Cape Town Fair Isle
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 151 ft 223 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 59.540000, -1.630000

Cape Town (CPT) to Fair Isle (FIE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Fair Isle Airport (FIE) in Fair Isle, United Kingdom is 10,562 kilometers (6,563 miles / 5,703 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 350°.

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 United Kingdom. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:13 in Cape Town, it's 08:13 in Fair Isle.

The return flight from Fair Isle (FIE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 163° (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 Fair Isle Airport (FIE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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