BYC
Yacuiba
Bolivia
7,982 km
4,960 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
7,982 km
4,960 mi / 4,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/La_Paz
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BYC CPT
Airport Name Yacuiba Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BYC CPT
ICAO Code SLYA FACT
City Yacuiba Cape Town
Country Bolivia South Africa
Timezone America/La_Paz Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,112 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -21.960000, -63.650000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Yacuiba (BYC) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Yacuiba Airport (BYC) in Yacuiba, Bolivia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 7,982 kilometers (4,960 miles / 4,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Bolivia 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 10:15 in Yacuiba, it's 16:15 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,961 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Yacuiba Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Yacuiba (BYC) follows a heading of 255° (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 Yacuiba Airport (BYC) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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