CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,620 km
7,842 miles
CRE
North Myrtle Beach
United States
Distance
12,620 km
7,842 mi / 6,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT CRE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Grand Strand Airport
IATA Code CPT CRE
ICAO Code FACT KCRE
City Cape Town North Myrtle Beach
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 32 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 33.810000, -78.720000

Cape Town (CPT) to North Myrtle Beach (CRE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Grand Strand Airport (CRE) in North Myrtle Beach, United States is 12,620 kilometers (7,842 miles / 6,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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 South Africa with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:05 in Cape Town, it's 17:05 in North Myrtle Beach. 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.

The return flight from North Myrtle Beach (CRE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 116° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Grand Strand Airport (CRE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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