CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,522 km
6,538 miles
RON
Paipa
Colombia
Distance
10,522 km
6,538 mi / 5,682 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT RON
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Juan Jose Rondon Airport
IATA Code CPT RON
ICAO Code FACT SKPA
City Cape Town Paipa
Country South Africa Colombia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bogota
Elevation 151 ft 8,205 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 5.760000, -73.110000

Cape Town (CPT) to Paipa (RON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) in Paipa, Colombia is 10,522 kilometers (6,538 miles / 5,682 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Colombia. 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 17:39 in Cape Town, it's 10:39 in Paipa. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 8,054 feet between the two airports. Juan Jose Rondon Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paipa (RON) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (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 Juan Jose Rondon Airport (RON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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