Airport Comparison
| CPT | PZO | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | PZO |
| ICAO Code | FACT | SVPR |
| City | Cape Town | Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana |
| Country | South Africa | Venezuela |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Caracas |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 472 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 8.290000, -62.760000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana (PZO) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO) in Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela is 9,735 kilometers (6,049 miles / 5,257 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.
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 Venezuela. 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 22:04 in Cape Town, it's 16:04 in Puerto Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana. With a 6-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 Ordaz-Ciudad Guayana (PZO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 125° (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 General Manuel Carlos Piar International Airport (PZO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.