CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,649 km
5,996 miles
CVU
Corvo
Portugal
Distance
9,649 km
5,996 mi / 5,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT CVU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Corvo Airport
IATA Code CPT CVU
ICAO Code FACT LPCR
City Cape Town Corvo
Country South Africa Portugal
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 151 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 39.670000, -31.110000

Cape Town (CPT) to Corvo (CVU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Corvo Airport (CVU) in Corvo, Portugal is 9,649 kilometers (5,996 miles / 5,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 13:57 in Cape Town, it's 10:57 in Corvo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Corvo (CVU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 141° (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 Corvo Airport (CVU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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