CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,723 km
6,663 miles
CRC
Cartago
Colombia
Distance
10,723 km
6,663 mi / 5,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT CRC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Santa Ana Airport
IATA Code CPT CRC
ICAO Code FACT SKGO
City Cape Town Cartago
Country South Africa Colombia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bogota
Elevation 151 ft 2,979 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 4.760000, -75.960000

Cape Town (CPT) to Cartago (CRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Santa Ana Airport (CRC) in Cartago, Colombia is 10,723 kilometers (6,663 miles / 5,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:55 in Cape Town, it's 04:55 in Cartago. With a 7-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 2,828 feet between the two airports. Santa Ana Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Cartago (CRC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Santa Ana Airport (CRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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