CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,798 km
6,709 miles
TCO
Tumaco
Colombia
Distance
10,798 km
6,709 mi / 5,830 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT TCO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport La Florida Airport
IATA Code CPT TCO
ICAO Code FACT SKCO
City Cape Town Tumaco
Country South Africa Colombia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bogota
Elevation 151 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 1.810000, -78.750000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tumaco (TCO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to La Florida Airport (TCO) in Tumaco, Colombia is 10,798 kilometers (6,709 miles / 5,830 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Colombia. 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 13:25 in Cape Town, it's 06:25 in Tumaco. 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 Tumaco (TCO) 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 La Florida Airport (TCO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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