Airport Comparison
| CJA | CPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport | Cape Town International Airport |
| IATA Code | CJA | CPT |
| ICAO Code | SPJR | FACT |
| City | Cajamarca | Cape Town |
| Country | Peru | South Africa |
| Timezone | America/Lima | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 8,781 ft | 151 ft |
| Coordinates | -7.140000, -78.490000 | -33.960000, 18.600000 |
Cajamarca (CJA) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) in Cajamarca, Peru to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,212 kilometers (6,346 miles / 5,514 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 12:02 in Cajamarca, it's 19:02 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 8,630 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Cajamarca (CJA) follows a heading of 260° (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 Mayor General FAP Armando Revoredo Iglesias Airport (CJA) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.