Airport Comparison
| CPT | PXM | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Puerto Escondido International Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | PXM |
| ICAO Code | FACT | MMPS |
| City | Cape Town | Puerto Escondido |
| Country | South Africa | Mexico |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Mexico_City |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 294 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 15.880000, -97.090000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Puerto Escondido (PXM) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) in Puerto Escondido, Mexico is 13,334 kilometers (8,285 miles / 7,200 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 270°.
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 Mexico. 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 13:58 in Cape Town, it's 05:58 in Puerto Escondido. 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 Puerto Escondido (PXM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 120° (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 Puerto Escondido International Airport (PXM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.