CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,573 km
7,812 miles
LCF
Rio Dulce
Guatemala
Distance
12,573 km
7,812 mi / 6,789 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT LCF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Las Vegas Airport
IATA Code CPT LCF
ICAO Code FACT MGRD
City Cape Town Rio Dulce
Country South Africa Guatemala
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guatemala
Elevation 151 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 15.670000, -88.960000

Cape Town (CPT) to Rio Dulce (LCF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Las Vegas Airport (LCF) in Rio Dulce, Guatemala is 12,573 kilometers (7,812 miles / 6,789 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Guatemala. 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 15:19 in Cape Town, it's 07:19 in Rio Dulce. 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 Rio Dulce (LCF) 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 Las Vegas Airport (LCF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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