CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,470 km
7,127 miles
RKV
Reykjavik
Iceland
Distance
11,470 km
7,127 mi / 6,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT RKV
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Reykjavik Airport
IATA Code CPT RKV
ICAO Code FACT BIRK
City Cape Town Reykjavik
Country South Africa Iceland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 151 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 64.130000, -21.940000

Cape Town (CPT) to Reykjavik (RKV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Reykjavik Airport (RKV) in Reykjavik, Iceland is 11,470 kilometers (7,127 miles / 6,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 19:46 in Cape Town, it's 17:46 in Reykjavik.

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

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