CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,834 km
5,489 miles
RIB
Riberalta
Bolivia
Distance
8,834 km
5,489 mi / 4,770 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
264°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT RIB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport
IATA Code CPT RIB
ICAO Code FACT SLRI
City Cape Town Riberalta
Country South Africa Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/La_Paz
Elevation 151 ft 462 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -11.000000, -66.000000

Cape Town (CPT) to Riberalta (RIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) in Riberalta, Bolivia is 8,834 kilometers (5,489 miles / 4,770 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Bolivia. 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 02:59 in Cape Town, it's 20:59 in Riberalta. 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 Riberalta (RIB) 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 Capitan Av. Selin Zeitun Lopez Airport (RIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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