AUA
Oranjestad
AW
10,655 km
6,621 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,655 km
6,621 mi / 5,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Aruba
Heading
124°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

AUA CPT
Airport Name Queen Beatrix International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AUA CPT
ICAO Code TNCA FACT
City Oranjestad Cape Town
Country AW South Africa
Timezone America/Aruba Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 60 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 12.500000, -70.020000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Oranjestad (AUA) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Oranjestad, AW to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,655 kilometers (6,621 miles / 5,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 124°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 05:34 in Oranjestad, it's 11:34 in Cape Town. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Oranjestad (AUA) follows a heading of 281° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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