CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,067 km
6,255 miles
SQU
Plaza Saposoa
Peru
Distance
10,067 km
6,255 mi / 5,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
261°
west

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CPT SQU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Saposoa Airport
IATA Code CPT SQU
ICAO Code FACT SPOA
City Cape Town Plaza Saposoa
Country South Africa Peru
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Lima
Elevation 151 ft 982 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -6.960000, -76.770000

Cape Town (CPT) to Plaza Saposoa (SQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Saposoa Airport (SQU) in Plaza Saposoa, Peru is 10,067 kilometers (6,255 miles / 5,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 261°.

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 Peru. 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 21:29 in Cape Town, it's 14:29 in Plaza Saposoa. With a 7-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 Plaza Saposoa (SQU) 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 Saposoa Airport (SQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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