CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,599 km
7,208 miles
RHA
Reykholar
Iceland
Distance
11,599 km
7,208 mi / 6,263 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT RHA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Reykholar Airport
IATA Code CPT RHA
ICAO Code FACT BIRE
City Cape Town Reykholar
Country South Africa Iceland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 151 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 65.450000, -22.210000

Cape Town (CPT) to Reykholar (RHA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Reykholar Airport (RHA) in Reykholar, Iceland is 11,599 kilometers (7,208 miles / 6,263 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 Iceland. 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 14:41 in Cape Town, it's 12:41 in Reykholar.

The return flight from Reykholar (RHA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 146° (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 Reykholar Airport (RHA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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