BTR
Baton Rouge
United States
13,530 km
8,407 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
13,530 km
8,407 mi / 7,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
113°
east southeast

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BTR CPT
Airport Name Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BTR CPT
ICAO Code KBTR FACT
City Baton Rouge Cape Town
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 70 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 30.530000, -91.150000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Baton Rouge (BTR) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (BTR) in Baton Rouge, United States to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 13,530 kilometers (8,407 miles / 7,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 09:53 in Baton Rouge, it's 17:53 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.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Baton Rouge (BTR) follows a heading of 288° (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 Baton Rouge Metro, Ryan Field (BTR) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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