CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,604 km
7,211 miles
OTR
Corredores
Costa Rica
Distance
11,604 km
7,211 mi / 6,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT OTR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Coto 47 Airport
IATA Code CPT OTR
ICAO Code FACT MRCC
City Cape Town Corredores
Country South Africa Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 151 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 8.600000, -82.970000

Cape Town (CPT) to Corredores (OTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Coto 47 Airport (OTR) in Corredores, Costa Rica is 11,604 kilometers (7,211 miles / 6,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 271°.

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 Costa Rica. 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 14:10 in Cape Town, it's 06:10 in Corredores. 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 Corredores (OTR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 123° (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 Coto 47 Airport (OTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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