CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,371 km
8,308 miles
IPA
Ipota
Vanuatu
Distance
13,371 km
8,308 mi / 7,220 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
148°
south southeast

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CPT IPA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ipota Airport
IATA Code CPT IPA
ICAO Code FACT NVVI
City Cape Town Ipota
Country South Africa Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Efate
Elevation 151 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -18.860000, 169.280000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ipota (IPA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ipota Airport (IPA) in Ipota, Vanuatu is 13,371 kilometers (8,308 miles / 7,220 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying south southeast at a heading of 148°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:01 in Cape Town, it's 03:01 in Ipota. With a 9-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ipota (IPA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 208° (south southwest). 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 Ipota Airport (IPA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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