The flight distance from Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) in Punta Arenas, Costa Rica to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 11,671 kilometers (7,252 miles / 6,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Costa Rica 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 21:54 in Punta Arenas, it's 05:54 in Cape Town. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,063 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Buenos Aires Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Punta Arenas (BAI) follows a heading of 271° (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 Buenos Aires Airport (BAI) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.