CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,053 km
8,111 miles
MEE
Mare
New Caledonia
Distance
13,053 km
8,111 mi / 7,048 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
148°
south southeast

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CPT MEE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mare Airport
IATA Code CPT MEE
ICAO Code FACT NWWR
City Cape Town Mare
Country South Africa New Caledonia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 151 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -21.480000, 168.040000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mare (MEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mare Airport (MEE) in Mare, New Caledonia is 13,053 kilometers (8,111 miles / 7,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 New Caledonia. 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 14:55 in Cape Town, it's 23:55 in Mare. 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 Mare (MEE) 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 Mare Airport (MEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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