CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,838 km
4,249 miles
CYR
Colonia
Uruguay
Distance
6,838 km
4,249 mi / 3,692 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT CYR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Laguna de Los Patos International Airport
IATA Code CPT CYR
ICAO Code FACT SUCA
City Cape Town Colonia
Country South Africa Uruguay
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Montevideo
Elevation 151 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -34.460000, -57.770000

Cape Town (CPT) to Colonia (CYR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Laguna de Los Patos International Airport (CYR) in Colonia, Uruguay is 6,838 kilometers (4,249 miles / 3,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 South Africa with Uruguay. 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 14:41 in Cape Town, it's 09:41 in Colonia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Colonia (CYR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 113° (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 Laguna de Los Patos International Airport (CYR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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