CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,346 km
7,050 miles
RPB
Roper Bar Airport
Australia
Distance
11,346 km
7,050 mi / 6,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT RPB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Roper Bar Airport
IATA Code CPT RPB
ICAO Code FACT YRRB
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Australia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Australia/Darwin
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -14.740000, 134.520000

Cape Town (CPT) to Roper Bar Airport (RPB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Roper Bar Airport (RPB) in Roper Bar Airport, Australia is 11,346 kilometers (7,050 miles / 6,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 Australia. 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 20:47 in Cape Town, it's 04:17 in Roper Bar Airport. With a 7.5-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 Roper Bar Airport (RPB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 230° (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 Roper Bar Airport (RPB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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