CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,639 km
7,232 miles
ICR
Nicaro
Cuba
Distance
11,639 km
7,232 mi / 6,284 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
285°
west northwest

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CPT ICR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nicaro Airport
IATA Code CPT ICR
ICAO Code FACT MUNC
City Cape Town Nicaro
Country South Africa Cuba
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Havana
Elevation 151 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 20.690000, -75.530000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nicaro (ICR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nicaro Airport (ICR) in Nicaro, Cuba is 11,639 kilometers (7,232 miles / 6,284 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 Cuba. 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 07:17 in Cape Town, it's 00:17 in Nicaro. 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 Nicaro (ICR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Nicaro Airport (ICR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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