The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) in Santa Elena de Uairen Airport, Venezuela is 9,351 kilometers (5,811 miles / 5,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 17:39 in Cape Town, it's 11:39 in Santa Elena de Uairen Airport. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,787 feet between the two airports. Santa Elena de Uairen Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 125° (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 Elena de Uairen Airport (SNV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.