CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,588 km
5,336 miles
SJB
San Joaquin
Bolivia
Distance
8,588 km
5,336 mi / 4,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
263°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT SJB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport San Joaquin Airport
IATA Code CPT SJB
ICAO Code FACT SLJO
City Cape Town San Joaquin
Country South Africa Bolivia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/La_Paz
Elevation 151 ft 456 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -13.050000, -64.660000

Cape Town (CPT) to San Joaquin (SJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to San Joaquin Airport (SJB) in San Joaquin, Bolivia is 8,588 kilometers (5,336 miles / 4,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west at a heading of 263°.

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 Bolivia. 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 23:00 in Cape Town, it's 17:00 in San Joaquin. With a 6-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 San Joaquin (SJB) 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 San Joaquin Airport (SJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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