CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,120 km
6,289 miles
NOC
Charleston
Ireland
Distance
10,120 km
6,289 mi / 5,465 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT NOC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ireland West Knock Airport
IATA Code CPT NOC
ICAO Code FACT EIKN
City Cape Town Charleston
Country South Africa Ireland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Dublin
Elevation 151 ft 665 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 53.910000, -8.820000

Cape Town (CPT) to Charleston (NOC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ireland West Knock Airport (NOC) in Charleston, Ireland is 10,120 kilometers (6,289 miles / 5,465 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 Ireland. 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 13:43 in Cape Town, it's 11:43 in Charleston.

The return flight from Charleston (NOC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 158° (south southeast). 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 Ireland West Knock Airport (NOC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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