CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,536 km
6,546 miles
STD
Santo Domingo
Venezuela
Distance
10,536 km
6,546 mi / 5,689 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT STD
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport
IATA Code CPT STD
ICAO Code FACT SVSO
City Cape Town Santo Domingo
Country South Africa Venezuela
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Caracas
Elevation 151 ft 1,083 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 7.570000, -72.040000

Cape Town (CPT) to Santo Domingo (STD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (STD) in Santo Domingo, Venezuela is 10,536 kilometers (6,546 miles / 5,689 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 21:42 in Cape Town, it's 15:42 in Santo Domingo. 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 Santo Domingo (STD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (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 Mayor Buenaventura Vivas International Airport (STD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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