CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,320 km
7,034 miles
HFN
Hornafjordur
Iceland
Distance
11,320 km
7,034 mi / 6,112 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT HFN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Hornafjordur Airport
IATA Code CPT HFN
ICAO Code FACT BIHN
City Cape Town Hornafjordur
Country South Africa Iceland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 151 ft 24 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 64.300000, -15.230000

Cape Town (CPT) to Hornafjordur (HFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Hornafjordur Airport (HFN) in Hornafjordur, Iceland is 11,320 kilometers (7,034 miles / 6,112 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 346°.

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 17:13 in Cape Town, it's 15:13 in Hornafjordur.

The return flight from Hornafjordur (HFN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 152° (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 Hornafjordur Airport (HFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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