Airport Comparison
| CPT | CUP | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | General Francisco Bermudez Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | CUP |
| ICAO Code | FACT | SVCP |
| City | Cape Town | Carupano |
| Country | South Africa | Venezuela |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Caracas |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 33 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 10.660000, -63.260000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Carupano (CUP) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to General Francisco Bermudez Airport (CUP) in Carupano, Venezuela is 9,931 kilometers (6,171 miles / 5,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.
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 Venezuela. 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 14:28 in Cape Town, it's 08:28 in Carupano. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Carupano (CUP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 125° (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 General Francisco Bermudez Airport (CUP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.