CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,244 km
6,365 miles
ILY
Port Ellen
United Kingdom
Distance
10,244 km
6,365 mi / 5,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
346°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT ILY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Islay Airport
IATA Code CPT ILY
ICAO Code FACT EGPI
City Cape Town Port Ellen
Country South Africa United Kingdom
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/London
Elevation 151 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 55.680000, -6.260000

Cape Town (CPT) to Port Ellen (ILY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Islay Airport (ILY) in Port Ellen, United Kingdom is 10,244 kilometers (6,365 miles / 5,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 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 13:18 in Cape Town, it's 11:18 in Port Ellen.

The return flight from Port Ellen (ILY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 160° (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 Islay Airport (ILY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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