CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,535 km
6,546 miles
EIS
Road Town
VG
Distance
10,535 km
6,546 mi / 5,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
289°
west northwest

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CPT EIS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport
IATA Code CPT EIS
ICAO Code FACT TUPJ
City Cape Town Road Town
Country South Africa VG
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Tortola
Elevation 151 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 18.440000, -64.540000

Cape Town (CPT) to Road Town (EIS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) in Road Town, VG is 10,535 kilometers (6,546 miles / 5,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 VG. 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 16:42 in Cape Town, it's 10:42 in Road Town. With a 6-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 Road Town (EIS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (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 Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (EIS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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