AIO
Atlantic
United States
14,260 km
8,861 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
14,260 km
8,861 mi / 7,700 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
105°
east southeast

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AIO CPT
Airport Name Atlantic Municipal Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code AIO CPT
ICAO Code KAIO FACT
City Atlantic Cape Town
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,165 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 41.400000, -95.050000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Atlantic (AIO) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Atlantic Municipal Airport (AIO) in Atlantic, United States to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 14,260 kilometers (8,861 miles / 7,700 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting United States with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:39 in Atlantic, it's 13:39 in Cape Town. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,014 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Atlantic Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Atlantic (AIO) follows a heading of 299° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Atlantic Municipal Airport (AIO) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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