CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,646 km
8,480 miles
RBV
Ramata
Solomon Islands
Distance
13,646 km
8,480 mi / 7,368 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
130°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT RBV
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ramata Airport
IATA Code CPT RBV
ICAO Code FACT AGRM
City Cape Town Ramata
Country South Africa Solomon Islands
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -8.170000, 157.640000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ramata (RBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ramata Airport (RBV) in Ramata, Solomon Islands is 13,646 kilometers (8,480 miles / 7,368 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 130°.

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 Solomon Islands. 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 17:47 in Cape Town, it's 02:47 in Ramata. 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 Ramata (RBV) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 220° (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 Ramata Airport (RBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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