CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,915 km
5,540 miles
VGO
Vigo
Spain
Distance
8,915 km
5,540 mi / 4,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT VGO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Vigo Airport
IATA Code CPT VGO
ICAO Code FACT LEVX
City Cape Town Vigo
Country South Africa Spain
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Madrid
Elevation 151 ft 856 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 42.230000, -8.630000

Cape Town (CPT) to Vigo (VGO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Vigo Airport (VGO) in Vigo, Spain is 8,915 kilometers (5,540 miles / 4,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:25 in Cape Town, it's 00:25 in Vigo.

The return flight from Vigo (VGO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 157° (south 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 Vigo Airport (VGO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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