CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,171 km
5,699 miles
KRG
Karasabai
Guyana
Distance
9,171 km
5,699 mi / 4,952 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
280°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT KRG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Karasabai Airport
IATA Code CPT KRG
ICAO Code FACT SYKS
City Cape Town Karasabai
Country South Africa Guyana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guyana
Elevation 151 ft 731 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 4.030000, -59.530000

Cape Town (CPT) to Karasabai (KRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Karasabai Airport (KRG) in Karasabai, Guyana is 9,171 kilometers (5,699 miles / 4,952 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 14:36 in Cape Town, it's 08:36 in Karasabai. 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 Karasabai (KRG) 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 Karasabai Airport (KRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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