CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,742 km
7,296 miles
DCT
Duncan Town Airport
Bahamas
Distance
11,742 km
7,296 mi / 6,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
287°
west northwest

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CPT DCT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Duncan Town Airport
IATA Code CPT DCT
ICAO Code FACT MYRD
City Cape Town N/A
Country South Africa Bahamas
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Nassau
Elevation 151 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 22.180000, -75.730000

Cape Town (CPT) to Duncan Town Airport (DCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Duncan Town Airport (DCT) in Duncan Town Airport, Bahamas is 11,742 kilometers (7,296 miles / 6,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 Bahamas. 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 16:18 in Cape Town, it's 09:18 in Duncan Town Airport. 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 Duncan Town Airport (DCT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 121° (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 Duncan Town Airport (DCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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