Distance From Simón Bolívar International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, SMR - CPT Distance

The distance from Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 6806 miles or 10954 kilometers or 5911 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 Santa Marta ( Colombia ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Marta and Cape Town takes around 15 hours 38 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Simón Bolívar International Airport, Santa Marta, Colombia to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 15 hours 38 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 • SMR - CPT

Kilometers		10954 km
Statute Miles		6806 miles
Nautical Miles		5911 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 38 minutes

Simón Bolívar International Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - SMR to CPT Flight Path

Location of Simón Bolívar International Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Marta to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Santa Marta, Colombia and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SMR - CPT

Time difference between Santa Marta (Colombia) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 7 Hours.
Cape Town time is 7 Hours ahead of Santa Marta.

Location	Local Time
Santa Marta (Colombia)	2025-01-28, 13:59:56 -05
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-01-28, 20:59:56 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

Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR / SKSM) Santa Marta, Colombia

Destination

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