CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,027 km
4,367 miles
PUQ
Punta Arenas
Chile
Distance
7,027 km
4,367 mi / 3,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
222°
southwest

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CPT PUQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport
IATA Code CPT PUQ
ICAO Code FACT SCCI
City Cape Town Punta Arenas
Country South Africa Chile
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Punta_Arenas
Elevation 151 ft 139 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -53.000000, -70.850000

Cape Town (CPT) to Punta Arenas (PUQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) in Punta Arenas, Chile is 7,027 kilometers (4,367 miles / 3,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Chile. 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 00:44 in Cape Town, it's 19:44 in Punta Arenas. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Punta Arenas (PUQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 112° (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 Pdte. Carlos Ibanez del Campo Airport (PUQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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