CBB
Cochabamba
Bolivia
8,468 km
5,262 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
8,468 km
5,262 mi / 4,573 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/La_Paz
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CBB CPT
Airport Name Jorge Wilsterman International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CBB CPT
ICAO Code SLCB FACT
City Cochabamba Cape Town
Country Bolivia South Africa
Timezone America/La_Paz Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 8,360 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -17.420000, -66.180000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Cochabamba (CBB) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB) in Cochabamba, Bolivia to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 8,468 kilometers (5,262 miles / 4,573 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 14:04 in Cochabamba, it's 20:04 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 8,209 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Jorge Wilsterman International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Cochabamba (CBB) 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 Jorge Wilsterman International Airport (CBB) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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