CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,778 km
6,076 miles
PCL
Pucallpa
Peru
Distance
9,778 km
6,076 mi / 5,280 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT PCL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport
IATA Code CPT PCL
ICAO Code FACT SPCL
City Cape Town Pucallpa
Country South Africa Peru
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Lima
Elevation 151 ft 513 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -8.380000, -74.570000

Cape Town (CPT) to Pucallpa (PCL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) in Pucallpa, Peru is 9,778 kilometers (6,076 miles / 5,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Peru. 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 00:47 in Cape Town, it's 17:47 in Pucallpa. 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 Pucallpa (PCL) 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 Cap FAP David Abenzur Rengifo International Airport (PCL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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