Distance From Papawai Airfield to Amílcar Cabral International Airport

The distance from Papawai Airfield () to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) is 10427 miles or 16780 kilometers or 9055 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Papawai ( New Zealand ) to Espargos ( Cape Verde )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Papawai and Espargos takes around 23 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Papawai Airfield, Papawai, New Zealand to Amílcar Cabral International Airport, Espargos, Cape Verde is 23 hours 58 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • - SID

Kilometers		16780 km
Statute Miles		10427 miles
Nautical Miles		9055 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 58 minutes

Papawai Airfield to Amílcar Cabral International Airport Flight Route Map - to SID Flight Path

Location of Papawai Airfield & Amílcar Cabral International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Papawai to Espargos nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Papawai, New Zealand and Espargos, Cape Verde. .

Nonstop flight route between Papawai, New Zealand and Espargos, Cape Verde.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SID

Time difference between Papawai (New Zealand) and Espargos (Cape Verde) is 14 Hours.
Espargos time is 14 Hours behind Papawai.

Location	Local Time
Papawai (New Zealand)	2026-01-30, 02:54:46 NZDT
Espargos (Cape Verde)	2026-01-29, 12:54:46 -01

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Papawai Airfield ( / NZPW) Papawai, New Zealand

Destination

Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID / GVAC) Espargos, Cape Verde