CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,628 km
7,225 miles
GJR
Gjogur
Iceland
Distance
11,628 km
7,225 mi / 6,279 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT GJR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gjogur Airport
IATA Code CPT GJR
ICAO Code FACT BIGJ
City Cape Town Gjogur
Country South Africa Iceland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 151 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 66.000000, -21.330000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gjogur (GJR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gjogur Airport (GJR) in Gjogur, Iceland is 11,628 kilometers (7,225 miles / 6,279 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Iceland. 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 05:14 in Cape Town, it's 03:14 in Gjogur.

The return flight from Gjogur (GJR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 147° (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 Gjogur Airport (GJR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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