CHM
Chimbote
Peru
10,088 km
6,269 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,088 km
6,269 mi / 5,447 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CHM CPT
Airport Name Teniente FAP Jaime A De Montreuil Morales Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CHM CPT
ICAO Code SPEO FACT
City Chimbote Cape Town
Country Peru South Africa
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 69 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -9.150000, -78.520000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Chimbote (CHM) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Teniente FAP Jaime A De Montreuil Morales Airport (CHM) in Chimbote, Peru to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,088 kilometers (6,269 miles / 5,447 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:13 in Chimbote, it's 20:13 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 Chimbote (CHM) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Teniente FAP Jaime A De Montreuil Morales Airport (CHM) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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