The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Santa Rosa Copan Airport (SDH) in Santa Rosa de Copan, Honduras is 12,504 kilometers (7,770 miles / 6,752 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Honduras. 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 11:59 in Cape Town, it's 03:59 in Santa Rosa de Copan. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,667 feet between the two airports. Santa Rosa Copan Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Rosa de Copan (SDH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 121° (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 Santa Rosa Copan Airport (SDH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.