Distance From Robben Island Heliport to Southwest Florida International Airport

The distance from Robben Island Heliport () to Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) is 7758 miles or 12485 kilometers or 6737 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 Fort Myers ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Fort Myers takes around 17 hours 50 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Robben Island Heliport, Cape Town, South Africa to Southwest Florida International Airport, Fort Myers, United States is 17 hours 50 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 • - RSW

Kilometers		12485 km
Statute Miles		7758 miles
Nautical Miles		6737 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 50 minutes

Robben Island Heliport to Southwest Florida International Airport Flight Route Map - to RSW Flight Path

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

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - RSW

Time difference between Cape Town (South Africa) and Fort Myers (United States) is 7 Hours.
Fort Myers time is 7 Hours behind Cape Town.

Location	Local Time
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 07:56:18 SAST
Fort Myers (United States)	2026-02-07, 00:56:18 EST

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

Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW / KRSW) Fort Myers, United States