CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,898 km
6,772 miles
VII
Vinh
Vietnam
Distance
10,898 km
6,772 mi / 5,884 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CPT VII
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Vinh Airport
IATA Code CPT VII
ICAO Code FACT VVVH
City Cape Town Vinh
Country South Africa Vietnam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 151 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 18.740000, 105.670000

Cape Town (CPT) to Vinh (VII) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Vinh Airport (VII) in Vinh, Vietnam is 10,898 kilometers (6,772 miles / 5,884 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

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 Vietnam. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:16 in Cape Town, it's 15:16 in Vinh. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vinh (VII) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 237° (west 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 Vinh Airport (VII) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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