CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,288 km
7,014 miles
NBL
Wannukandi
Panama
Distance
11,288 km
7,014 mi / 6,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT NBL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport San Blas Airport
IATA Code CPT NBL
ICAO Code FACT MPWN
City Cape Town Wannukandi
Country South Africa Panama
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Panama
Elevation 151 ft 17 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 9.450000, -78.980000

Cape Town (CPT) to Wannukandi (NBL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to San Blas Airport (NBL) in Wannukandi, Panama is 11,288 kilometers (7,014 miles / 6,095 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 Panama. 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 00:48 in Cape Town, it's 17:48 in Wannukandi. 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 Wannukandi (NBL) 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 San Blas Airport (NBL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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