CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,971 km
7,439 miles
CYB
Cayman Brac
KY
Distance
11,971 km
7,439 mi / 6,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
282°
west northwest

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CPT CYB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gerrard Smith International Airport
IATA Code CPT CYB
ICAO Code FACT MWCB
City Cape Town Cayman Brac
Country South Africa KY
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Cayman
Elevation 151 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 19.690000, -79.880000

Cape Town (CPT) to Cayman Brac (CYB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gerrard Smith International Airport (CYB) in Cayman Brac, KY is 11,971 kilometers (7,439 miles / 6,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:50 in Cape Town, it's 14:50 in Cayman Brac. 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 Cayman Brac (CYB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 121° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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