The flight distance from Boundary Airport (BYA) in Boundary, United States to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 16,390 kilometers (10,185 miles / 8,850 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 04:10 in Boundary, it's 15:10 in Cape Town. With a 11-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 2,789 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Boundary Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Boundary (BYA) follows a heading of 344° (north 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 Boundary Airport (BYA) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.