CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,799 km
4,225 miles
RVY
Rivera
Uruguay
Distance
6,799 km
4,225 mi / 3,671 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT RVY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Presidente General Don Oscar D. Gestido International Airport
IATA Code CPT RVY
ICAO Code FACT SURV
City Cape Town Rivera
Country South Africa Uruguay
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Montevideo
Elevation 151 ft 712 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -30.970000, -55.480000

Cape Town (CPT) to Rivera (RVY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Presidente General Don Oscar D. Gestido International Airport (RVY) in Rivera, Uruguay is 6,799 kilometers (4,225 miles / 3,671 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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 Uruguay. 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 12:44 in Cape Town, it's 07:44 in Rivera. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Rivera (RVY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 114° (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 Presidente General Don Oscar D. Gestido International Airport (RVY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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