CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,980 km
6,823 miles
TLU
Tolu
Colombia
Distance
10,980 km
6,823 mi / 5,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
276°
west

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CPT TLU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tolu Airport
IATA Code CPT TLU
ICAO Code FACT SKTL
City Cape Town Tolu
Country South Africa Colombia
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Bogota
Elevation 151 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 9.510000, -75.590000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tolu (TLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tolu Airport (TLU) in Tolu, Colombia is 10,980 kilometers (6,823 miles / 5,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Colombia. 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 13:39 in Cape Town, it's 06:39 in Tolu. With a 7-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 Tolu (TLU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 123° (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 Tolu Airport (TLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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