BDG
Blanding
United States
15,373 km
9,552 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
15,373 km
9,552 mi / 8,301 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
101°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BDG CPT
Airport Name Blanding Municipal Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BDG CPT
ICAO Code KBDG FACT
City Blanding Cape Town
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 5,868 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 37.580000, -109.480000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Blanding (BDG) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Blanding Municipal Airport (BDG) in Blanding, United States to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 15,373 kilometers (9,552 miles / 8,301 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 101°.

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 11:16 in Blanding, it's 20:16 in Cape Town. With a 9-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 5,717 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Blanding Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Blanding (BDG) follows a heading of 290° (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 Blanding Municipal Airport (BDG) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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