CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,073 km
5,638 miles
SYC
Shiringayoc
Peru
Distance
9,073 km
5,638 mi / 4,899 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
261°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT SYC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Shiringayoc Airport
IATA Code CPT SYC
ICAO Code FACT SPSY
City Cape Town Shiringayoc
Country South Africa Peru
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Lima
Elevation 151 ft 856 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -11.880000, -69.200000

Cape Town (CPT) to Shiringayoc (SYC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Shiringayoc Airport (SYC) in Shiringayoc, Peru is 9,073 kilometers (5,638 miles / 4,899 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 11:24 in Cape Town, it's 04:24 in Shiringayoc. 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 Shiringayoc (SYC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 123° (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 Shiringayoc Airport (SYC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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