CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,566 km
7,187 miles
KKN
Kirkenes
Norway
Distance
11,566 km
7,187 mi / 6,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT KKN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen
IATA Code CPT KKN
ICAO Code FACT ENKR
City Cape Town Kirkenes
Country South Africa Norway
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Oslo
Elevation 151 ft 283 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 69.730000, 29.890000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kirkenes (KKN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen (KKN) in Kirkenes, Norway is 11,566 kilometers (7,187 miles / 6,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 18:00 in Cape Town, it's 17:00 in Kirkenes.

The return flight from Kirkenes (KKN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 190° (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 Kirkenes Airport Hoybuktmoen (KKN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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