CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,663 km
8,490 miles
MBU
Mbambanakira
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,663 km
8,490 mi / 7,378 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
133°
southeast

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CPT MBU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Babanakira Airport
IATA Code CPT MBU
ICAO Code FACT AGGI
City Cape Town Mbambanakira
Country South Africa Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -9.750000, 159.840000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mbambanakira (MBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Babanakira Airport (MBU) in Mbambanakira, Solomon Islands is 13,663 kilometers (8,490 miles / 7,378 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 18:22 in Cape Town, it's 03:22 in Mbambanakira. 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 Mbambanakira (MBU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 218° (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 Babanakira Airport (MBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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