CPP
Pica
Chile
8,498 km
5,280 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
8,498 km
5,280 mi / 4,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CPP CPT
Airport Name Coposa Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CPP CPT
ICAO Code SCKP FACT
City Pica Cape Town
Country Chile South Africa
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 12,468 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -20.750000, -68.680000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Pica (CPP) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Coposa Airport (CPP) in Pica, Chile to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 8,498 kilometers (5,280 miles / 4,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 Chile 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 17:39 in Pica, it's 22:39 in Cape Town. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 12,317 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Coposa Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Pica (CPP) follows a heading of 254° (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 Coposa Airport (CPP) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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