The flight distance from Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) in Colima, Mexico to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 14,119 kilometers (8,773 miles / 7,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Mexico 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 10:02 in Colima, it's 18:02 in Cape Town. With a 8-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 2,316 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Colima (CLQ) follows a heading of 270° (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 Lic. Miguel de la Madrid Airport (CLQ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.