CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,773 km
7,315 miles
TTQ
Roxana
Costa Rica
Distance
11,773 km
7,315 mi / 6,357 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT TTQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Aerotortuguero Airport
IATA Code CPT TTQ
ICAO Code FACT MRAO
City Cape Town Roxana
Country South Africa Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 151 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 10.570000, -83.510000

Cape Town (CPT) to Roxana (TTQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Aerotortuguero Airport (TTQ) in Roxana, Costa Rica is 11,773 kilometers (7,315 miles / 6,357 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Costa Rica. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:11 in Cape Town, it's 00:11 in Roxana. With a 8-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 Roxana (TTQ) 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 Aerotortuguero Airport (TTQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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