BSO
Basco
Philippines
12,457 km
7,740 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
12,457 km
7,740 mi / 6,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Manila
Heading
241°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BSO CPT
Airport Name Basco Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BSO CPT
ICAO Code RPUO FACT
City Basco Cape Town
Country Philippines South Africa
Timezone Asia/Manila Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 291 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 20.450000, 121.980000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Basco (BSO) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Basco Airport (BSO) in Basco, Philippines to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 12,457 kilometers (7,740 miles / 6,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 241°.

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 Philippines with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:43 in Basco, it's 12:43 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 Basco (BSO) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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