CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,752 km
6,681 miles
MAZ
Mayaguez
United States
Distance
10,752 km
6,681 mi / 5,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT MAZ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport
IATA Code CPT MAZ
ICAO Code FACT TJMZ
City Cape Town Mayaguez
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Puerto_Rico
Elevation 151 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 18.260000, -67.150000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mayaguez (MAZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport (MAZ) in Mayaguez, United States is 10,752 kilometers (6,681 miles / 5,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 United States. 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 13:58 in Cape Town, it's 07:58 in Mayaguez. 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 Mayaguez (MAZ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (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 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Airport (MAZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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