CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,076 km
7,504 miles
SIU
Siuna
Nicaragua
Distance
12,076 km
7,504 mi / 6,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
274°
west

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CPT SIU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Siuna
IATA Code CPT SIU
ICAO Code FACT MNSI
City Cape Town Siuna
Country South Africa Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Managua
Elevation 151 ft 606 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 13.730000, -84.780000

Cape Town (CPT) to Siuna (SIU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Siuna (SIU) in Siuna, Nicaragua is 12,076 kilometers (7,504 miles / 6,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 23:27 in Cape Town, it's 15:27 in Siuna. 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.

The return flight from Siuna (SIU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 122° (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 Siuna (SIU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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