CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,075 km
6,260 miles
YMS
Yurimaguas
Peru
Distance
10,075 km
6,260 mi / 5,440 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT YMS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport
IATA Code CPT YMS
ICAO Code FACT SPMS
City Cape Town Yurimaguas
Country South Africa Peru
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Lima
Elevation 151 ft 587 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -5.890000, -76.120000

Cape Town (CPT) to Yurimaguas (YMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS) in Yurimaguas, Peru is 10,075 kilometers (6,260 miles / 5,440 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 Peru. 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 23:10 in Cape Town, it's 16:10 in Yurimaguas. 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.

The return flight from Yurimaguas (YMS) 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 Moises Benzaquen Rengifo Airport (YMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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