CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
7,716 km
4,794 miles
WCA
Castro
Chile
Distance
7,716 km
4,794 mi / 4,166 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
232°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT WCA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gamboa Airport
IATA Code CPT WCA
ICAO Code FACT SCST
City Cape Town Castro
Country South Africa Chile
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Santiago
Elevation 151 ft 151 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 -42.490000, -73.770000

Cape Town (CPT) to Castro (WCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gamboa Airport (WCA) in Castro, Chile is 7,716 kilometers (4,794 miles / 4,166 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying southwest at a heading of 232°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Chile. 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 16:24 in Cape Town, it's 11:24 in Castro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Castro (WCA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 118° (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 Gamboa Airport (WCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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