CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,587 km
7,821 miles
DAB
Daytona Beach
United States
Distance
12,587 km
7,821 mi / 6,796 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT DAB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Daytona Beach International Airport
IATA Code CPT DAB
ICAO Code FACT KDAB
City Cape Town Daytona Beach
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 34 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 29.180000, -81.060000

Cape Town (CPT) to Daytona Beach (DAB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) in Daytona Beach, United States is 12,587 kilometers (7,821 miles / 6,796 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 18:16 in Cape Town, it's 11:16 in Daytona 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 Daytona Beach (DAB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 117° (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 Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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