CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,689 km
4,156 miles
VCH
Vichadero
Uruguay
Distance
6,689 km
4,156 mi / 3,612 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT VCH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Vichadero Airport
IATA Code CPT VCH
ICAO Code FACT SUVO
City Cape Town Vichadero
Country South Africa Uruguay
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Montevideo
Elevation 151 ft 488 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -31.770000, -54.620000

Cape Town (CPT) to Vichadero (VCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Vichadero Airport (VCH) in Vichadero, Uruguay is 6,689 kilometers (4,156 miles / 3,612 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Uruguay. 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 23:25 in Cape Town, it's 18:25 in Vichadero. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vichadero (VCH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 114° (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 Vichadero Airport (VCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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