CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,337 km
7,666 miles
GJA
Guanaja
Honduras
Distance
12,337 km
7,666 mi / 6,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT GJA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport La Laguna Airport
IATA Code CPT GJA
ICAO Code FACT MHNJ
City Cape Town Guanaja
Country South Africa Honduras
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 151 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 16.450000, -85.910000

Cape Town (CPT) to Guanaja (GJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to La Laguna Airport (GJA) in Guanaja, Honduras is 12,337 kilometers (7,666 miles / 6,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Honduras. 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 17:19 in Cape Town, it's 09:19 in Guanaja. 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.

The return flight from Guanaja (GJA) 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 La Laguna Airport (GJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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