Distance From West Vaal Hospital Heliport to Amílcar Cabral International Airport

The distance from West Vaal Hospital Heliport () to Amílcar Cabral International Airport (SID) is 4493 miles or 7230 kilometers or 3902 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 Orkney ( South Africa ) to Espargos ( Cape Verde )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Orkney and Espargos takes around 10 hours 19 minutes.

Estimated flight time from West Vaal Hospital Heliport, Orkney, South Africa to Amílcar Cabral International Airport, Espargos, Cape Verde is 10 hours 19 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		7230 km
Statute Miles		4493 miles
Nautical Miles		3902 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		10 hours 19 minutes

West Vaal Hospital Heliport to Amílcar Cabral International Airport Flight Route Map - to SID Flight Path

Location of West Vaal Hospital Heliport & Amílcar Cabral International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Orkney to Espargos nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Orkney, South Africa and Espargos, Cape Verde. .

Nonstop flight route between Orkney, South Africa and Espargos, Cape Verde.

Time Difference Between the Airports • - SID

Time difference between Orkney (South Africa) and Espargos (Cape Verde) is 3 Hours.
Espargos time is 3 Hours behind Orkney.

Location	Local Time
Orkney (South Africa)	2026-02-07, 10:51:45 SAST
Espargos (Cape Verde)	2026-02-07, 07:51:45 -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

West Vaal Hospital Heliport ( / ) Orkney, South Africa

Destination

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