CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
9,461 km
5,879 miles
USI
Mabaruma
Guyana
Distance
9,461 km
5,879 mi / 5,109 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
283°
west northwest

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CPT USI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mabaruma Airport
IATA Code CPT USI
ICAO Code FACT SYMB
City Cape Town Mabaruma
Country South Africa Guyana
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Guyana
Elevation 151 ft 45 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 8.200000, -59.780000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mabaruma (USI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mabaruma Airport (USI) in Mabaruma, Guyana is 9,461 kilometers (5,879 miles / 5,109 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 Guyana. 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 17:59 in Cape Town, it's 11:59 in Mabaruma. 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.

The return flight from Mabaruma (USI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 125° (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 Mabaruma Airport (USI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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