CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,483 km
6,514 miles
XMS
Macas
Ecuador
Distance
10,483 km
6,514 mi / 5,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
264°
west

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Airport Comparison

CPT XMS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Coronel E Carvajal Airport
IATA Code CPT XMS
ICAO Code FACT SEMC
City Cape Town Macas
Country South Africa Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guayaquil
Elevation 151 ft 3,452 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -2.300000, -78.120000

Cape Town (CPT) to Macas (XMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) in Macas, Ecuador is 10,483 kilometers (6,514 miles / 5,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 264°.

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 Ecuador. 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 21:51 in Cape Town, it's 14:51 in Macas. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,301 feet between the two airports. Coronel E Carvajal Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Macas (XMS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (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 Coronel E Carvajal Airport (XMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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