BCA
Baracoa
Cuba
11,530 km
7,164 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
11,530 km
7,164 mi / 6,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Havana
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BCA CPT
Airport Name Gustavo Rizo Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BCA CPT
ICAO Code MUBA FACT
City Baracoa Cape Town
Country Cuba South Africa
Timezone America/Havana Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 26 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 20.370000, -74.510000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Baracoa (BCA) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gustavo Rizo Airport (BCA) in Baracoa, Cuba to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 11,530 kilometers (7,164 miles / 6,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Cuba 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 20:03 in Baracoa, it's 03:03 in Cape Town. With a 7-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 Baracoa (BCA) follows a heading of 286° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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