CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,756 km
4,198 miles
WPU
Puerto Williams
Chile
Distance
6,756 km
4,198 mi / 3,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT WPU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport
IATA Code CPT WPU
ICAO Code FACT SCGZ
City Cape Town Puerto Williams
Country South Africa Chile
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Santiago
Elevation 151 ft 88 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -54.930000, -67.630000

Cape Town (CPT) to Puerto Williams (WPU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) in Puerto Williams, Chile is 6,756 kilometers (4,198 miles / 3,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Chile. 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 00:29 in Cape Town, it's 19:29 in Puerto Williams. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Puerto Williams (WPU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 108° (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 Guardiamarina Zanartu Airport (WPU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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