CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,371 km
8,930 miles
RTA
Rotuma
Fiji
Distance
14,371 km
8,930 mi / 7,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
152°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

CPT RTA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Rotuma Airport
IATA Code CPT RTA
ICAO Code FACT NFNR
City Cape Town Rotuma
Country South Africa Fiji
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 151 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -12.480000, 177.070000

Cape Town (CPT) to Rotuma (RTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Rotuma Airport (RTA) in Rotuma, Fiji is 14,371 kilometers (8,930 miles / 7,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying south southeast at a heading of 152°.

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 Fiji. 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 20:15 in Cape Town, it's 06:15 in Rotuma. With a 10-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 Rotuma (RTA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 203° (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 Rotuma Airport (RTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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