CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,876 km
8,001 miles
OSE
Omora
Papua New Guinea
Distance
12,876 km
8,001 mi / 6,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT OSE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Omora Airport
IATA Code CPT OSE
ICAO Code FACT AYOM
City Cape Town Omora
Country South Africa Papua New Guinea
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 151 ft 2,540 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -7.830000, 147.080000

Cape Town (CPT) to Omora (OSE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Omora Airport (OSE) in Omora, Papua New Guinea is 12,876 kilometers (8,001 miles / 6,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 Papua New Guinea. 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 17:24 in Cape Town, it's 01:24 in Omora. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,389 feet between the two airports. Omora Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Omora (OSE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 226° (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 Omora Airport (OSE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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