CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,219 km
5,107 miles
VAH
Vallegrande
Bolivia
Distance
8,219 km
5,107 mi / 4,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT VAH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport
IATA Code CPT VAH
ICAO Code FACT SLVG
City Cape Town Vallegrande
Country South Africa Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/La_Paz
Elevation 151 ft 6,551 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -18.480000, -64.100000

Cape Town (CPT) to Vallegrande (VAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) in Vallegrande, Bolivia is 8,219 kilometers (5,107 miles / 4,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Bolivia. 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 08:14 in Cape Town, it's 02:14 in Vallegrande. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,400 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vallegrande (VAH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 121° (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 Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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