CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,643 km
7,234 miles
HFT
Hammerfest
Norway
Distance
11,643 km
7,234 mi / 6,286 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT HFT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Hammerfest Airport
IATA Code CPT HFT
ICAO Code FACT ENHF
City Cape Town Hammerfest
Country South Africa Norway
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Oslo
Elevation 151 ft 266 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 70.680000, 23.670000

Cape Town (CPT) to Hammerfest (HFT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Hammerfest Airport (HFT) in Hammerfest, Norway is 11,643 kilometers (7,234 miles / 6,286 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 2°.

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 Norway. 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 19:12 in Cape Town, it's 18:12 in Hammerfest.

The return flight from Hammerfest (HFT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 184° (south). 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 Hammerfest Airport (HFT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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