COW
Coquimbo
Chile
8,180 km
5,083 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
8,180 km
5,083 mi / 4,417 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Santiago
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

COW CPT
Airport Name Tambillos Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code COW CPT
ICAO Code SCCQ FACT
City Coquimbo Cape Town
Country Chile South Africa
Timezone America/Santiago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 656 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -30.200000, -71.250000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Coquimbo (COW) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tambillos Airport (COW) in Coquimbo, Chile to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 8,180 kilometers (5,083 miles / 4,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, 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 Chile 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 19:56 in Coquimbo, it's 00:56 in Cape Town. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Coquimbo (COW) follows a heading of 244° (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 Tambillos Airport (COW) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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