BBW
Broken Bow
United States
14,633 km
9,093 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
14,633 km
9,093 mi / 7,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
102°
east southeast

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BBW CPT
Airport Name Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BBW CPT
ICAO Code KBBW FACT
City Broken Bow Cape Town
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,546 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 41.440000, -99.640000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Broken Bow (BBW) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field (BBW) in Broken Bow, United States to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 14,633 kilometers (9,093 miles / 7,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 102°.

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 10:33 in Broken Bow, it's 18:33 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 2,395 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Broken Bow (BBW) follows a heading of 298° (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 Broken Bow Municipal/Keith Glaze Field (BBW) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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