CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,061 km
7,494 miles
WSP
Waspam
Nicaragua
Distance
12,061 km
7,494 mi / 6,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT WSP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Waspam Airport
IATA Code CPT WSP
ICAO Code FACT MNWP
City Cape Town Waspam
Country South Africa Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Managua
Elevation 151 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 14.740000, -83.970000

Cape Town (CPT) to Waspam (WSP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Waspam Airport (WSP) in Waspam, Nicaragua is 12,061 kilometers (7,494 miles / 6,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 03:05 in Cape Town, it's 19:05 in Waspam. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Waspam (WSP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 121° (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 Waspam Airport (WSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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