CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,241 km
5,742 miles
GFO
Bartica
Guyana
Distance
9,241 km
5,742 mi / 4,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT GFO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Bartica A Airport
IATA Code CPT GFO
ICAO Code FACT SYBT
City Cape Town Bartica
Country South Africa Guyana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guyana
Elevation 151 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 6.370000, -58.640000

Cape Town (CPT) to Bartica (GFO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Bartica A Airport (GFO) in Bartica, Guyana is 9,241 kilometers (5,742 miles / 4,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Guyana. 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 15:21 in Cape Town, it's 09:21 in Bartica. 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 Bartica (GFO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 125° (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 Bartica A Airport (GFO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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