CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,786 km
7,945 miles
CTF
Coatepeque
Guatemala
Distance
12,786 km
7,945 mi / 6,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT CTF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Coatepeque Airport
IATA Code CPT CTF
ICAO Code FACT MGCT
City Cape Town Coatepeque
Country South Africa Guatemala
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guatemala
Elevation 151 ft 1,486 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 14.690000, -91.880000

Cape Town (CPT) to Coatepeque (CTF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Coatepeque Airport (CTF) in Coatepeque, Guatemala is 12,786 kilometers (7,945 miles / 6,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Guatemala. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:31 in Cape Town, it's 05:31 in Coatepeque. 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 1,335 feet between the two airports. Coatepeque Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Coatepeque (CTF) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 121° (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 Coatepeque Airport (CTF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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