CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,815 km
5,477 miles
VIT
Alava
Spain
Distance
8,815 km
5,477 mi / 4,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
344°
north northwest

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CPT VIT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Vitoria/Foronda Airport
IATA Code CPT VIT
ICAO Code FACT LEVT
City Cape Town Alava
Country South Africa Spain
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Europe/Madrid
Elevation 151 ft 1,682 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 42.880000, -2.720000

Cape Town (CPT) to Alava (VIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) in Alava, Spain is 8,815 kilometers (5,477 miles / 4,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 20:06 in Cape Town, it's 19:06 in Alava.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,531 feet between the two airports. Vitoria/Foronda Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Alava (VIT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 162° (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 Vitoria/Foronda Airport (VIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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