Airport Comparison
| CPT | VLN | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Arturo Michelena International Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | VLN |
| ICAO Code | FACT | SVVA |
| City | Cape Town | Valencia |
| Country | South Africa | Venezuela |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Caracas |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 1,411 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 10.150000, -67.930000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Valencia (VLN) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) in Valencia, Venezuela is 10,320 kilometers (6,413 miles / 5,572 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west at a heading of 280°.
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 Venezuela. 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 20:03 in Cape Town, it's 14:03 in Valencia. 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 1,260 feet between the two airports. Arturo Michelena International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.
The return flight from Valencia (VLN) 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 Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.