CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,687 km
5,398 miles
SLM
Salamanca
Spain
Distance
8,687 km
5,398 mi / 4,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
342°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT SLM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Salamanca Airport
IATA Code CPT SLM
ICAO Code FACT LESA
City Cape Town Salamanca
Country South Africa Spain
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Madrid
Elevation 151 ft 2,595 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.950000, -5.500000

Cape Town (CPT) to Salamanca (SLM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Salamanca Airport (SLM) in Salamanca, Spain is 8,687 kilometers (5,398 miles / 4,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:45 in Cape Town, it's 02:45 in Salamanca.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,444 feet between the two airports. Salamanca Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Salamanca (SLM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 160° (south 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 Salamanca Airport (SLM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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