CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,827 km
6,728 miles
ESM
Tachina
Ecuador
Distance
10,827 km
6,728 mi / 5,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
266°
west

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CPT ESM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport General Rivadeneira Airport
IATA Code CPT ESM
ICAO Code FACT SETN
City Cape Town Tachina
Country South Africa Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guayaquil
Elevation 151 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 0.980000, -79.630000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tachina (ESM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) in Tachina, Ecuador is 10,827 kilometers (6,728 miles / 5,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 22:07 in Cape Town, it's 15:07 in Tachina. 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 Tachina (ESM) 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 General Rivadeneira Airport (ESM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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