CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,385 km
7,074 miles
NBH
Nambucca Heads
Australia
Distance
11,385 km
7,074 mi / 6,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT NBH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nambucca Heads Airport
IATA Code CPT NBH
ICAO Code FACT YNHS
City Cape Town Nambucca Heads
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Sydney
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -30.650000, 153.000000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nambucca Heads (NBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nambucca Heads Airport (NBH) in Nambucca Heads, Australia is 11,385 kilometers (7,074 miles / 6,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 Australia. 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 20:12 in Cape Town, it's 05:12 in Nambucca Heads. 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 Nambucca Heads (NBH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 217° (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 Nambucca Heads Airport (NBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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