CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,373 km
7,688 miles
SCD
Sulaco
Honduras
Distance
12,373 km
7,688 mi / 6,681 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT SCD
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Sulaco Airport
IATA Code CPT SCD
ICAO Code FACT MHUL
City Cape Town Sulaco
Country South Africa Honduras
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation 151 ft 400 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 14.910000, -87.260000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sulaco (SCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sulaco Airport (SCD) in Sulaco, Honduras is 12,373 kilometers (7,688 miles / 6,681 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 Honduras. 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 19:31 in Cape Town, it's 11:31 in Sulaco. 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 Sulaco (SCD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 121° (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 Sulaco Airport (SCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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