API
Apiay
Colombia
10,460 km
6,499 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,460 km
6,499 mi / 5,648 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Bogota
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

API CPT
Airport Name Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code API CPT
ICAO Code SKAP FACT
City Apiay Cape Town
Country Colombia South Africa
Timezone America/Bogota Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,207 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 4.080000, -73.560000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Apiay (API) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) in Apiay, Colombia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,460 kilometers (6,499 miles / 5,648 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:32 in Apiay, it's 01:32 in Cape Town. 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 1,056 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Apiay (API) follows a heading of 272° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Gomez Nino Apiay Air Base (API) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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