CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,307 km
6,405 miles
LQM
Puerto Leguizamo
Colombia
Distance
10,307 km
6,405 mi / 5,565 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
268°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT LQM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Caucaya Airport
IATA Code CPT LQM
ICAO Code FACT SKLG
City Cape Town Puerto Leguizamo
Country South Africa Colombia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bogota
Elevation 151 ft 573 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -0.180000, -74.770000

Cape Town (CPT) to Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Caucaya Airport (LQM) in Puerto Leguizamo, Colombia is 10,307 kilometers (6,405 miles / 5,565 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 268°.

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 Colombia. 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 17:34 in Cape Town, it's 10:34 in Puerto Leguizamo. With a 7-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 Puerto Leguizamo (LQM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (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 Caucaya Airport (LQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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