CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,369 km
7,064 miles
SVJ
Svolvær
Norway
Distance
11,369 km
7,064 mi / 6,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
359°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT SVJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Svolvær Helle Airport
IATA Code CPT SVJ
ICAO Code FACT ENSH
City Cape Town Svolvær
Country South Africa Norway
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Oslo
Elevation 151 ft 27 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 68.240000, 14.670000

Cape Town (CPT) to Svolvær (SVJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Svolvær Helle Airport (SVJ) in Svolvær, Norway is 11,369 kilometers (7,064 miles / 6,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 15:43 in Cape Town, it's 14:43 in Svolvær.

The return flight from Svolvær (SVJ) 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 Svolvær Helle Airport (SVJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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