CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,648 km
6,616 miles
PQE
La Dorada
Colombia
Distance
10,648 km
6,616 mi / 5,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT PQE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport German Olano Air Base
IATA Code CPT PQE
ICAO Code FACT SKPQ
City Cape Town La Dorada
Country South Africa Colombia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bogota
Elevation 151 ft 566 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 5.480000, -74.660000

Cape Town (CPT) to La Dorada (PQE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to German Olano Air Base (PQE) in La Dorada, Colombia is 10,648 kilometers (6,616 miles / 5,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 02:28 in Cape Town, it's 19:28 in La Dorada. 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 La Dorada (PQE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (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 German Olano Air Base (PQE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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