ARI
Arica
Chile
8,787 km
5,460 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
8,787 km
5,460 mi / 4,745 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

ARI CPT
Airport Name Chacalluta Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code ARI CPT
ICAO Code SCAR FACT
City Arica Cape Town
Country Chile South Africa
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 167 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -18.350000, -70.340000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Arica (ARI) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chacalluta Airport (ARI) in Arica, Chile to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 8,787 kilometers (5,460 miles / 4,745 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Chile with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:07 in Arica, it's 16:07 in Cape Town. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Arica (ARI) follows a heading of 255° (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 Chacalluta Airport (ARI) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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