CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,403 km
6,464 miles
SNF
San Felipe
Venezuela
Distance
10,403 km
6,464 mi / 5,617 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
280°
west

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CPT SNF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport
IATA Code CPT SNF
ICAO Code FACT SVSP
City Cape Town San Felipe
Country South Africa Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Caracas
Elevation 151 ft 761 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 10.280000, -68.760000

Cape Town (CPT) to San Felipe (SNF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport (SNF) in San Felipe, Venezuela is 10,403 kilometers (6,464 miles / 5,617 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 280°.

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 Venezuela. 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 13:28 in Cape Town, it's 07:28 in San Felipe. 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 San Felipe (SNF) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (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 Sub Teniente Nestor Arias Airport (SNF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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