CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,375 km
7,690 miles
XPL
Comayagua
Honduras
Distance
12,375 km
7,690 mi / 6,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
273°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT XPL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport
IATA Code CPT XPL
ICAO Code FACT MHPR
City Cape Town Comayagua
Country South Africa Honduras
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 151 ft 2,064 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 14.380000, -87.620000

Cape Town (CPT) to Comayagua (XPL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport (XPL) in Comayagua, Honduras is 12,375 kilometers (7,690 miles / 6,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 Honduras. 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 22:17 in Cape Town, it's 14:17 in Comayagua. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,913 feet between the two airports. Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Comayagua (XPL) 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 Comayagua-Palmerola International Airport (XPL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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