CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,814 km
5,477 miles
RJK
Rijeka
Croatia
Distance
8,814 km
5,477 mi / 4,759 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
357°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT RJK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Rijeka Airport
IATA Code CPT RJK
ICAO Code FACT LDRI
City Cape Town Rijeka
Country South Africa Croatia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Zagreb
Elevation 151 ft 278 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 45.220000, 14.570000

Cape Town (CPT) to Rijeka (RJK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Rijeka Airport (RJK) in Rijeka, Croatia is 8,814 kilometers (5,477 miles / 4,759 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Croatia. 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 17:28 in Cape Town, it's 16:28 in Rijeka.

The return flight from Rijeka (RJK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 177° (south). 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 Rijeka Airport (RJK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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