ATG
Atalaya
Peru
9,559 km
5,940 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
9,559 km
5,940 mi / 5,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Lima
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ATG CPT
Airport Name Teniente General Gerardo Perez Pinedo Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code ATG CPT
ICAO Code SPAY FACT
City Atalaya Cape Town
Country Peru South Africa
Timezone America/Lima Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 751 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -10.730000, -73.770000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Atalaya (ATG) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Teniente General Gerardo Perez Pinedo Airport (ATG) in Atalaya, Peru to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,559 kilometers (5,940 miles / 5,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Peru 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 11:21 in Atalaya, it's 18:21 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.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Atalaya (ATG) follows a heading of 260° (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 Teniente General Gerardo Perez Pinedo Airport (ATG) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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