Airport Comparison
| CPT | SRE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Alcantarí International Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | SRE |
| ICAO Code | FACT | SLAL |
| City | Cape Town | Yamparáez (Sucre) |
| Country | South Africa | Bolivia |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/La_Paz |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 10,184 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | -19.240000, -65.150000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Yamparáez (Sucre) (SRE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Alcantarí International Airport (SRE) in Yamparáez (Sucre), Bolivia is 8,270 kilometers (5,139 miles / 4,466 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.
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 17:11 in Cape Town, it's 11:11 in Yamparáez (Sucre). 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 10,033 feet between the two airports. Alcantarí International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.
The return flight from Yamparáez (Sucre) (SRE) 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 Alcantarí International Airport (SRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.