The flight distance from Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (AYP) in Ayacucho, Peru to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 9,449 kilometers (5,871 miles / 5,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east 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 16:06 in Ayacucho, it's 23:06 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 8,766 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Ayacucho (AYP) follows a heading of 258° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Coronel FAP Alfredo Mendivil Duarte Airport (AYP) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.