Distance From Robben Island Heliport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

The distance from Robben Island Heliport () to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) is 10227 miles or 16458 kilometers or 8881 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 Cape Town ( South Africa ) to Oakland ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Oakland takes around 23 hours 30 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Robben Island Heliport, Cape Town, South Africa to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Oakland, United States is 23 hours 30 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 • - OAK

Kilometers		16458 km
Statute Miles		10227 miles
Nautical Miles		8881 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 30 minutes

Robben Island Heliport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport Flight Route Map - to OAK Flight Path

Location of Robben Island Heliport & Metropolitan Oakland International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Cape Town to Oakland nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Cape Town, South Africa and Oakland, United States. .

Nonstop flight route between Cape Town, South Africa and Oakland, United States.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - OAK

Time difference between Cape Town (South Africa) and Oakland (United States) is 10 Hours.
Oakland time is 10 Hours behind Cape Town.

Location	Local Time
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 09:08:43 SAST
Oakland (United States)	2026-02-06, 23:08:43 PST

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

Robben Island Heliport ( / ) Cape Town, South Africa

Destination

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK / KOAK) Oakland, United States