CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,214 km
5,725 miles
GEO
Georgetown
Guyana
Distance
9,214 km
5,725 mi / 4,975 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT GEO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Cheddi Jagan International Airport
IATA Code CPT GEO
ICAO Code FACT SYCJ
City Cape Town Georgetown
Country South Africa Guyana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guyana
Elevation 151 ft 95 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 6.500000, -58.250000

Cape Town (CPT) to Georgetown (GEO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) in Georgetown, Guyana is 9,214 kilometers (5,725 miles / 4,975 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 Guyana. 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 12:55 in Cape Town, it's 06:55 in Georgetown. 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 Georgetown (GEO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 126° (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 Cheddi Jagan International Airport (GEO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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