CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,052 km
7,489 miles
RFS
La Rosita
Nicaragua
Distance
12,052 km
7,489 mi / 6,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
275°
west

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CPT RFS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Rosita Airport
IATA Code CPT RFS
ICAO Code FACT MNRT
City Cape Town La Rosita
Country South Africa Nicaragua
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Managua
Elevation 151 ft 193 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 13.890000, -84.410000

Cape Town (CPT) to La Rosita (RFS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Rosita Airport (RFS) in La Rosita, Nicaragua is 12,052 kilometers (7,489 miles / 6,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 Nicaragua. 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 18:23 in Cape Town, it's 10:23 in La Rosita. 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 La Rosita (RFS) 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 Rosita Airport (RFS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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