CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,192 km
5,090 miles
LSC
La Serena-Coquimbo
Chile
Distance
8,192 km
5,090 mi / 4,423 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT LSC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport La Florida Airport
IATA Code CPT LSC
ICAO Code FACT SCSE
City Cape Town La Serena-Coquimbo
Country South Africa Chile
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Santiago
Elevation 151 ft 481 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -29.920000, -71.200000

Cape Town (CPT) to La Serena-Coquimbo (LSC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to La Florida Airport (LSC) in La Serena-Coquimbo, Chile is 8,192 kilometers (5,090 miles / 4,423 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Chile. 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 07:18 in Cape Town, it's 02:18 in La Serena-Coquimbo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from La Serena-Coquimbo (LSC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 120° (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 La Florida Airport (LSC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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