CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,481 km
5,891 miles
RBU
Roebourne
Australia
Distance
9,481 km
5,891 mi / 5,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT RBU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Roebourne Airport
IATA Code CPT RBU
ICAO Code FACT YROE
City Cape Town Roebourne
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Perth
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -20.760000, 117.160000

Cape Town (CPT) to Roebourne (RBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Roebourne Airport (RBU) in Roebourne, Australia is 9,481 kilometers (5,891 miles / 5,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 17:42 in Cape Town, it's 23:42 in Roebourne. With a 6-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 Roebourne (RBU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 235° (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 Roebourne Airport (RBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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