Distance From Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport to Cape Town International Airport, SCQ - CPT Distance

The distance from Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 5578 miles or 8977 kilometers or 4844 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Santiago de Compostela ( Spain ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santiago de Compostela and Cape Town takes around 12 hours 49 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport, Santiago de Compostela, Spain to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 12 hours 49 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • SCQ - CPT

Kilometers		8977 km
Statute Miles		5578 miles
Nautical Miles		4844 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 49 minutes

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - SCQ to CPT Flight Path

Location of Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Santiago de Compostela, Spain and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SCQ - CPT

Time difference between Santiago de Compostela (Spain) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 1 Hours.
Cape Town time is 1 Hours ahead of Santiago de Compostela.

Location	Local Time
Santiago de Compostela (Spain)	2025-01-15, 18:10:03 CET
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-01-15, 19:10:03 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ / LEST) Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Destination

Cape Town International Airport (CPT / FACT) Cape Town, South Africa