CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,360 km
7,059 miles
VEY
Vestmannaeyjar
Iceland
Distance
11,360 km
7,059 mi / 6,134 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
343°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT VEY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Vestmannaeyjar Airport
IATA Code CPT VEY
ICAO Code FACT BIVM
City Cape Town Vestmannaeyjar
Country South Africa Iceland
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 151 ft 326 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 63.420000, -20.280000

Cape Town (CPT) to Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Vestmannaeyjar Airport (VEY) in Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland is 11,360 kilometers (7,059 miles / 6,134 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 343°.

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 Iceland. 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 20:41 in Cape Town, it's 18:41 in Vestmannaeyjar.

The return flight from Vestmannaeyjar (VEY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 148° (south southeast). 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 Vestmannaeyjar Airport (VEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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