CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,058 km
8,114 miles
VSA
Villahermosa
Mexico
Distance
13,058 km
8,114 mi / 7,051 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
274°
west

Airport Comparison

CPT VSA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Carlos Rovirosa Perez International Airport
IATA Code CPT VSA
ICAO Code FACT MMVA
City Cape Town Villahermosa
Country South Africa Mexico
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Mexico_City
Elevation 151 ft 46 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 18.000000, -92.820000

Cape Town (CPT) to Villahermosa (VSA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Carlos Rovirosa Perez International Airport (VSA) in Villahermosa, Mexico is 13,058 kilometers (8,114 miles / 7,051 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west at a heading of 274°.

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 Mexico. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 19:11 in Cape Town, it's 11:11 in Villahermosa. With a 8-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 Villahermosa (VSA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 120° (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 Carlos Rovirosa Perez International Airport (VSA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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