CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,643 km
5,371 miles
IQQ
Iquique
Chile
Distance
8,643 km
5,371 mi / 4,667 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT IQQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Diego Aracena Airport
IATA Code CPT IQQ
ICAO Code FACT SCDA
City Cape Town Iquique
Country South Africa Chile
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Santiago
Elevation 151 ft 155 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -20.540000, -70.180000

Cape Town (CPT) to Iquique (IQQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) in Iquique, Chile is 8,643 kilometers (5,371 miles / 4,667 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Chile. 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 16:02 in Cape Town, it's 11:02 in Iquique. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Iquique (IQQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 122° (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 Diego Aracena Airport (IQQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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