CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,240 km
5,742 miles
KIA
Kaieteur Falls
Guyana
Distance
9,240 km
5,742 mi / 4,989 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
281°
west

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Airport Comparison

CPT KIA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kaieteur International Airport
IATA Code CPT KIA
ICAO Code FACT PKSA
City Cape Town Kaieteur Falls
Country South Africa Guyana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guyana
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 5.170000, -59.490000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kaieteur Falls (KIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kaieteur International Airport (KIA) in Kaieteur Falls, Guyana is 9,240 kilometers (5,742 miles / 4,989 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 281°.

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 20:23 in Cape Town, it's 14:23 in Kaieteur Falls. 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 Kaieteur Falls (KIA) 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 Kaieteur International Airport (KIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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