CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,709 km
7,275 miles
GPS
Baltra
Ecuador
Distance
11,709 km
7,275 mi / 6,322 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
259°
west

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CPT GPS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Seymour Airport
IATA Code CPT GPS
ICAO Code FACT SEGS
City Cape Town Baltra
Country South Africa Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Galapagos
Elevation 151 ft 207 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -0.450000, -90.270000

Cape Town (CPT) to Baltra (GPS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Seymour Airport (GPS) in Baltra, Ecuador is 11,709 kilometers (7,275 miles / 6,322 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

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 12:44 in Cape Town, it's 04:44 in Baltra. With a 8-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 Baltra (GPS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 126° (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 Seymour Airport (GPS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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