Distance From Shields Airport to Amílcar Cabral International Airport

The distance from Shields Airport () to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) is 4551 miles or 7324 kilometers or 3952 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 Red Oak ( United States ) to Espargos ( Cape Verde )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Red Oak and Espargos takes around 10 hours 27 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Shields Airport, Red Oak, United States to Amílcar Cabral International Airport, Espargos, Cape Verde is 10 hours 27 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 • - SID

Kilometers		7324 km
Statute Miles		4551 miles
Nautical Miles		3952 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 27 minutes

Shields Airport to Amílcar Cabral International Airport Flight Route Map - to SID Flight Path

Location of Shields Airport & Amílcar Cabral International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Red Oak to Espargos nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Red Oak, United States and Espargos, Cape Verde. .

Nonstop flight route between Red Oak, United States and Espargos, Cape Verde.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SID

Time difference between Red Oak (United States) and Espargos (Cape Verde) is 5 Hours.
Espargos time is 5 Hours ahead of Red Oak.

Location	Local Time
Red Oak (United States)	2025-12-15, 09:53:40 CST
Espargos (Cape Verde)	2025-12-15, 14:53:40 -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

Shields Airport ( / ) Red Oak, United States

Destination

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