BBR
Basse Terre
GP
10,137 km
6,299 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
10,137 km
6,299 mi / 5,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Guadeloupe
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BBR CPT
Airport Name Baillif Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BBR CPT
ICAO Code TFFB FACT
City Basse Terre Cape Town
Country GP South Africa
Timezone America/Guadeloupe Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 59 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 16.010000, -61.740000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Basse Terre (BBR) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baillif Airport (BBR) in Basse Terre, GP to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 10,137 kilometers (6,299 miles / 5,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:36 in Basse Terre, it's 00:36 in Cape Town. With a 6-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 Basse Terre (BBR) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baillif Airport (BBR) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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