CHV
Chaves
Portugal
8,826 km
5,484 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
8,826 km
5,484 mi / 4,766 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
158°
south southeast

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CHV CPT
Airport Name Chaves Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CHV CPT
ICAO Code LPCH FACT
City Chaves Cape Town
Country Portugal South Africa
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 0 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 41.720000, -7.460000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Chaves (CHV) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chaves Airport (CHV) in Chaves, Portugal to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 8,826 kilometers (5,484 miles / 4,766 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Portugal with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:40 in Chaves, it's 23:40 in Cape Town.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Chaves (CHV) follows a heading of 341° (north 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 Chaves Airport (CHV) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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