CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
10,340 km
6,425 miles
TPN
Tiputini
Ecuador
Distance
10,340 km
6,425 mi / 5,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
267°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT TPN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tiputini Airport
IATA Code CPT TPN
ICAO Code FACT SETI
City Cape Town Tiputini
Country South Africa Ecuador
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guayaquil
Elevation 151 ft 997 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -0.780000, -75.530000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tiputini (TPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tiputini Airport (TPN) in Tiputini, Ecuador is 10,340 kilometers (6,425 miles / 5,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 267°.

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 Ecuador. 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 19:45 in Cape Town, it's 12:45 in Tiputini. 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 Tiputini (TPN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (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 Tiputini Airport (TPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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