Distance From Bentota River Waterdrome to Amílcar Cabral International Airport, BJT - SID Distance

The distance from Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT) to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) is 6939 miles or 11166 kilometers or 6026 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 Bentota ( Sri Lanka ) to Espargos ( Cape Verde )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Bentota and Espargos takes around 15 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Bentota River Waterdrome, Bentota, Sri Lanka to Amílcar Cabral International Airport, Espargos, Cape Verde is 15 hours 57 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 • BJT - SID

Kilometers		11166 km
Statute Miles		6939 miles
Nautical Miles		6026 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		15 hours 57 minutes

Bentota River Waterdrome to Amílcar Cabral International Airport Flight Route Map - BJT to SID Flight Path

Location of Bentota River Waterdrome & Amílcar Cabral International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Bentota to Espargos nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Espargos, Cape Verde. .

Nonstop flight route between Bentota, Sri Lanka and Espargos, Cape Verde.

Time Difference Between the Airports • BJT - SID

Time difference between Bentota (Sri Lanka) and Espargos (Cape Verde) is 6 Hours 30 Minutes.
Espargos time is 6 Hours 30 Minutes behind Bentota.

Location	Local Time
Bentota (Sri Lanka)	2026-08-05, 21:24:45 +0530
Espargos (Cape Verde)	2026-08-05, 14:54:45 -01

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

Bentota River Waterdrome (BJT / ) Bentota, Sri Lanka

Destination

Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID / GVAC) Espargos, Cape Verde