Airport Comparison
| CPT | POS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Piarco International Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | POS |
| ICAO Code | FACT | TTPP |
| City | Cape Town | Port of Spain |
| Country | South Africa | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Port_of_Spain |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 58 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 10.600000, -61.340000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Port of Spain (POS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Piarco International Airport (POS) in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago is 9,755 kilometers (6,061 miles / 5,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.
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 Trinidad and Tobago. 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 10:32 in Cape Town, it's 04:32 in Port of Spain. 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 Port of Spain (POS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 125° (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 Piarco International Airport (POS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.