CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
6,943 km
4,314 miles
SMB
Cerro Sombrero
Chile
Distance
6,943 km
4,314 mi / 3,749 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT SMB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Franco Bianco Airport
IATA Code CPT SMB
ICAO Code FACT SCSB
City Cape Town Cerro Sombrero
Country South Africa Chile
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Punta_Arenas
Elevation 151 ft 104 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -52.740000, -69.330000

Cape Town (CPT) to Cerro Sombrero (SMB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) in Cerro Sombrero, Chile is 6,943 kilometers (4,314 miles / 3,749 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Chile. 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 10:54 in Cape Town, it's 05:54 in Cerro Sombrero. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Cerro Sombrero (SMB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 111° (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 Franco Bianco Airport (SMB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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