CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,942 km
4,935 miles
SPC
Sta Cruz de la Palma
Spain
Distance
7,942 km
4,935 mi / 4,288 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT SPC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport La Palma Airport
IATA Code CPT SPC
ICAO Code FACT GCLA
City Cape Town Sta Cruz de la Palma
Country South Africa Spain
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Atlantic/Canary
Elevation 151 ft 107 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 28.630000, -17.760000

Cape Town (CPT) to Sta Cruz de la Palma (SPC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to La Palma Airport (SPC) in Sta Cruz de la Palma, Spain is 7,942 kilometers (4,935 miles / 4,288 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:08 in Cape Town, it's 14:08 in Sta Cruz de la Palma.

The return flight from Sta Cruz de la Palma (SPC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 149° (south 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 La Palma Airport (SPC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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