COV
Covilha Airport
Portugal
8,676 km
5,391 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
8,676 km
5,391 mi / 4,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
Europe/Lisbon
Heading
158°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

COV CPT
Airport Name Covilha Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code COV CPT
ICAO Code LPCV FACT
City N/A Cape Town
Country Portugal South Africa
Timezone Europe/Lisbon Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,572 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 40.260000, -7.480000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Covilha Airport (COV) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Covilha Airport (COV) in Covilha Airport, Portugal to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 8,676 kilometers (5,391 miles / 4,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying south southeast at a heading of 158°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:03 in Covilha Airport, it's 23:03 in Cape Town.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,421 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Covilha Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Covilha Airport (COV) follows a heading of 340° (north 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 Covilha Airport (COV) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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