CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,871 km
6,755 miles
MTB
Montelibano
Colombia
Distance
10,871 km
6,755 mi / 5,870 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT MTB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Montelibano Airport
IATA Code CPT MTB
ICAO Code FACT SKML
City Cape Town Montelibano
Country South Africa Colombia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bogota
Elevation 151 ft 160 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 7.970000, -75.430000

Cape Town (CPT) to Montelibano (MTB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Montelibano Airport (MTB) in Montelibano, Colombia is 10,871 kilometers (6,755 miles / 5,870 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Colombia. 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 21:16 in Cape Town, it's 14:16 in Montelibano. With a 7-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 Montelibano (MTB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 123° (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 Montelibano Airport (MTB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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