Distance From Reykjavik Airport to Cape Town International Airport, RKV - CPT Distance

The distance from Reykjavik Airport (RKV) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 7128 miles or 11471 kilometers or 6190 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 Reykjavik ( Iceland ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Reykjavik and Cape Town takes around 16 hours 23 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Reykjavik Airport, Reykjavik, Iceland to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 16 hours 23 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 • RKV - CPT

Kilometers		11471 km
Statute Miles		7128 miles
Nautical Miles		6190 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		16 hours 23 minutes

Reykjavik Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - RKV to CPT Flight Path

Location of Reykjavik Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Reykjavik to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Reykjavik, Iceland and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • RKV - CPT

Time difference between Reykjavik (Iceland) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 2 Hours.
Cape Town time is 2 Hours ahead of Reykjavik.

Location	Local Time
Reykjavik (Iceland)	2026-05-01, 06:15:34 GMT
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-05-01, 08:15:34 SAST

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

Reykjavik Airport (RKV / BIRK) Reykjavik, Iceland

Destination

Cape Town International Airport (CPT / FACT) Cape Town, South Africa