CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,178 km
8,810 miles
UAM
Yigo
Guam
Distance
14,178 km
8,810 mi / 7,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT UAM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Andersen Afb Airport
IATA Code CPT UAM
ICAO Code FACT PGUA
City Cape Town Yigo
Country South Africa Guam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Guam
Elevation 151 ft 617 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 13.580000, 144.930000

Cape Town (CPT) to Yigo (UAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) in Yigo, Guam is 14,178 kilometers (8,810 miles / 7,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Guam. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:56 in Cape Town, it's 18:56 in Yigo. 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 Yigo (UAM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). 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 Andersen Afb Airport (UAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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