CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,490 km
6,518 miles
FLA
Florencia
Colombia
Distance
10,490 km
6,518 mi / 5,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
269°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT FLA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport
IATA Code CPT FLA
ICAO Code FACT SKFL
City Cape Town Florencia
Country South Africa Colombia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bogota
Elevation 151 ft 803 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 1.590000, -75.560000

Cape Town (CPT) to Florencia (FLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA) in Florencia, Colombia is 10,490 kilometers (6,518 miles / 5,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 269°.

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 Colombia. 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 14:38 in Cape Town, it's 07:38 in Florencia. 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 Florencia (FLA) 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 Gustavo Artunduaga Paredes Airport (FLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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