CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,188 km
6,330 miles
VBY
Visby
Sweden
Distance
10,188 km
6,330 mi / 5,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
360°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT VBY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Visby Airport
IATA Code CPT VBY
ICAO Code FACT ESSV
City Cape Town Visby
Country South Africa Sweden
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 151 ft 164 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 57.660000, 18.350000

Cape Town (CPT) to Visby (VBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Visby Airport (VBY) in Visby, Sweden is 10,188 kilometers (6,330 miles / 5,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north at a heading of 360°.

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 Sweden. 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 22:29 in Cape Town, it's 21:29 in Visby.

The return flight from Visby (VBY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 180° (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 Visby Airport (VBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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