CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,902 km
7,395 miles
PBP
Nandayure
Costa Rica
Distance
11,902 km
7,395 mi / 6,426 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
271°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT PBP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Islita Airport
IATA Code CPT PBP
ICAO Code FACT MRIA
City Cape Town Nandayure
Country South Africa Costa Rica
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Costa_Rica
Elevation 151 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 9.860000, -85.370000

Cape Town (CPT) to Nandayure (PBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Islita Airport (PBP) in Nandayure, Costa Rica is 11,902 kilometers (7,395 miles / 6,426 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 16:41 in Cape Town, it's 08:41 in Nandayure. 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 Nandayure (PBP) 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 Islita Airport (PBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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