Airport Comparison
| CPT | PEM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Padre Aldamiz International Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | PEM |
| ICAO Code | FACT | SPTU |
| City | Cape Town | Puerto Maldonado |
| Country | South Africa | Peru |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Lima |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 659 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | -12.610000, -69.230000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Puerto Maldonado (PEM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM) in Puerto Maldonado, Peru is 9,032 kilometers (5,612 miles / 4,877 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 01:43 in Cape Town, it's 18:43 in Puerto Maldonado. 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 Puerto Maldonado (PEM) 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 Padre Aldamiz International Airport (PEM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.