CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,036 km
5,615 miles
WSO
Washabo
Suriname
Distance
9,036 km
5,615 mi / 4,879 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
282°
west northwest

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CPT WSO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Washabo Airport
IATA Code CPT WSO
ICAO Code FACT SMWS
City Cape Town Washabo
Country South Africa Suriname
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Paramaribo
Elevation 151 ft 68 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 5.250000, -57.170000

Cape Town (CPT) to Washabo (WSO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Washabo Airport (WSO) in Washabo, Suriname is 9,036 kilometers (5,615 miles / 4,879 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Suriname. 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 03:41 in Cape Town, it's 22:41 in Washabo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Washabo (WSO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 126° (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 Washabo Airport (WSO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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