BGM
Binghamton
United States
12,800 km
7,953 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
12,800 km
7,953 mi / 6,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/New_York
Heading
114°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

BGM CPT
Airport Name Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BGM CPT
ICAO Code KBGM FACT
City Binghamton Cape Town
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/New_York Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 1,636 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 42.210000, -75.980000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Binghamton (BGM) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field (BGM) in Binghamton, United States to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 12,800 kilometers (7,953 miles / 6,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east southeast at a heading of 114°.

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 01:10 in Binghamton, it's 08:10 in Cape Town. With a 7-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 1,485 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Binghamton (BGM) follows a heading of 305° (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 Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link Field (BGM) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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