CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
8,270 km
5,139 miles
SRE
Yamparáez (Sucre)
Bolivia
Distance
8,270 km
5,139 mi / 4,466 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
257°
west southwest

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.

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