CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,917 km
7,405 miles
TYM
Staniel Cay Airport
Bahamas
Distance
11,917 km
7,405 mi / 6,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
288°
west northwest

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CPT TYM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Staniel Cay Airport
IATA Code CPT TYM
ICAO Code FACT MYES
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Nassau
Elevation 151 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 24.170000, -76.440000

Cape Town (CPT) to Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) in Staniel Cay Airport, Bahamas is 11,917 kilometers (7,405 miles / 6,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 Bahamas. 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 01:39 in Cape Town, it's 18:39 in Staniel Cay Airport. 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 Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 120° (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 Staniel Cay Airport (TYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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