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Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to San Salvador (San Luis Talpa) (SAL)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CPTFACT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Great Circle Path
12,454 km7,739 miles • 6,725 NM
Destination Airport
MSLPSAL
San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), El Salvador
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez
Direct Distance
12,454 km
7,739 Statute Miles
6,725 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
15h 9m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,121 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
272° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
15h 9m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
14h 2m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
24h 27m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🌐 SV
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y Galdámez (SAL)
- City / Country: San Salvador (San Luis Talpa), El Salvador
- ICAO Code: MSLP
- Coordinates: 13.4445°, -89.0558°
- Timezone: America/El_Salvador
- Elevation: 101 ft
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