BGK
Big Creek
Belize
12,570 km
7,811 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
12,570 km
7,811 mi / 6,787 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Belize
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BGK CPT
Airport Name Big Creek Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BGK CPT
ICAO Code MZBG FACT
City Big Creek Cape Town
Country Belize South Africa
Timezone America/Belize Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 22 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 16.520000, -88.410000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Big Creek (BGK) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Creek Airport (BGK) in Big Creek, Belize to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 12,570 kilometers (7,811 miles / 6,787 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Belize 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 03:02 in Big Creek, it's 11:02 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.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Big Creek (BGK) follows a heading of 275° (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 Big Creek Airport (BGK) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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