CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,521 km
6,537 miles
SZS
Oban
New Zealand
Distance
10,521 km
6,537 mi / 5,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
160°
south southeast

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CPT SZS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ryans Creek Aerodrome
IATA Code CPT SZS
ICAO Code FACT NZRC
City Cape Town Oban
Country South Africa New Zealand
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 151 ft 62 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -46.900000, 168.100000

Cape Town (CPT) to Oban (SZS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) in Oban, New Zealand is 10,521 kilometers (6,537 miles / 5,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying south southeast at a heading of 160°.

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 New Zealand. 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 23:50 in Cape Town, it's 10:50 in Oban. With a 11-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 Oban (SZS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 205° (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 Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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