CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,090 km
4,406 miles
SFL
Sao Filipe
Cape Verde
Distance
7,090 km
4,406 mi / 3,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
313°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT SFL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sao Filipe Airport
IATA Code CPT SFL
ICAO Code FACT GVSF
City Cape Town Sao Filipe
Country South Africa Cape Verde
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 151 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 14.880000, -24.480000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sao Filipe (SFL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) in Sao Filipe, Cape Verde is 7,090 kilometers (4,406 miles / 3,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 313°.

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 Cape Verde. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:35 in Cape Town, it's 17:35 in Sao Filipe. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Filipe (SFL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 141° (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 Sao Filipe Airport (SFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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