CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,765 km
5,446 miles
RBQ
Rurenabaque
Bolivia
Distance
8,765 km
5,446 mi / 4,733 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
260°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT RBQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Rurenabaque Airport
IATA Code CPT RBQ
ICAO Code FACT SLRQ
City Cape Town Rurenabaque
Country South Africa Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/La_Paz
Elevation 151 ft 676 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -14.430000, -67.500000

Cape Town (CPT) to Rurenabaque (RBQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) in Rurenabaque, Bolivia is 8,765 kilometers (5,446 miles / 4,733 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 260°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Bolivia. 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 21:02 in Cape Town, it's 15:02 in Rurenabaque. 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 Rurenabaque (RBQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 122° (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 Rurenabaque Airport (RBQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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