CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,219 km
7,592 miles
IAO
Del Carmen
Philippines
Distance
12,219 km
7,592 mi / 6,598 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT IAO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Siargao Airport
IATA Code CPT IAO
ICAO Code FACT RPNS
City Cape Town Del Carmen
Country South Africa Philippines
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Asia/Manila
Elevation 151 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 9.860000, 126.010000

Cape Town (CPT) to Del Carmen (IAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Siargao Airport (IAO) in Del Carmen, Philippines is 12,219 kilometers (7,592 miles / 6,598 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:20 in Cape Town, it's 00:20 in Del Carmen. 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 Del Carmen (IAO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). 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 Siargao Airport (IAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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