CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,995 km
4,346 miles
STY
Salto
Uruguay
Distance
6,995 km
4,346 mi / 3,777 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT STY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Nueva Hesperides International Airport
IATA Code CPT STY
ICAO Code FACT SUSO
City Cape Town Salto
Country South Africa Uruguay
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Montevideo
Elevation 151 ft 187 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -31.440000, -57.990000

Cape Town (CPT) to Salto (STY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Nueva Hesperides International Airport (STY) in Salto, Uruguay is 6,995 kilometers (4,346 miles / 3,777 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Uruguay. 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 14:30 in Cape Town, it's 09:30 in Salto. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Salto (STY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 115° (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 Nueva Hesperides International Airport (STY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.