CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,404 km
6,465 miles
RYG
Rygge
Norway
Distance
10,404 km
6,465 mi / 5,618 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT RYG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Moss Airport Rygge
IATA Code CPT RYG
ICAO Code FACT ENRY
City Cape Town Rygge
Country South Africa Norway
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Oslo
Elevation 151 ft 174 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 59.380000, 10.790000

Cape Town (CPT) to Rygge (RYG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) in Rygge, Norway is 10,404 kilometers (6,465 miles / 5,618 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 Norway. 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 21:02 in Cape Town, it's 20:02 in Rygge.

The return flight from Rygge (RYG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 174° (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 Moss Airport Rygge (RYG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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