CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,996 km
6,211 miles
LPJ
Guayabal
Venezuela
Distance
9,996 km
6,211 mi / 5,398 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
278°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT LPJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Armando Schwarck Airport
IATA Code CPT LPJ
ICAO Code FACT SVAS
City Cape Town Guayabal
Country South Africa Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Caracas
Elevation 151 ft 266 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 6.580000, -66.820000

Cape Town (CPT) to Guayabal (LPJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Armando Schwarck Airport (LPJ) in Guayabal, Venezuela is 9,996 kilometers (6,211 miles / 5,398 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 Venezuela. 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 13:06 in Cape Town, it's 07:06 in Guayabal. 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 Guayabal (LPJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (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 Armando Schwarck Airport (LPJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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