CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,151 km
4,443 miles
SID
Espargos
Cape Verde
Distance
7,151 km
4,443 mi / 3,861 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT SID
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Amilcar Cabral International Airport
IATA Code CPT SID
ICAO Code FACT GVAC
City Cape Town Espargos
Country South Africa Cape Verde
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Atlantic/Cape_Verde
Elevation 151 ft 177 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 16.740000, -22.950000

Cape Town (CPT) to Espargos (SID) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) in Espargos, Cape Verde is 7,151 kilometers (4,443 miles / 3,861 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 Cape Verde. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:01 in Cape Town, it's 18:01 in Espargos. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Espargos (SID) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 142° (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 Amilcar Cabral International Airport (SID) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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