CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,626 km
8,467 miles
RCL
Redcliffe
Vanuatu
Distance
13,626 km
8,467 mi / 7,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
144°
southeast

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CPT RCL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Redcliffe Airport
IATA Code CPT RCL
ICAO Code FACT NVSR
City Cape Town Redcliffe
Country South Africa Vanuatu
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Efate
Elevation 151 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -15.470000, 167.840000

Cape Town (CPT) to Redcliffe (RCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Redcliffe Airport (RCL) in Redcliffe, Vanuatu is 13,626 kilometers (8,467 miles / 7,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southeast at a heading of 144°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 15:08 in Cape Town, it's 00:08 in Redcliffe. 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 Redcliffe (RCL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 210° (south 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 Redcliffe Airport (RCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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