CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,200 km
9,445 miles
DGL
Douglas
United States
Distance
15,200 km
9,445 mi / 8,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT DGL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Douglas Municipal Airport
IATA Code CPT DGL
ICAO Code FACT KDGL
City Cape Town Douglas
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Phoenix
Elevation 151 ft 4,173 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 31.340000, -109.510000

Cape Town (CPT) to Douglas (DGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Douglas Municipal Airport (DGL) in Douglas, United States is 15,200 kilometers (9,445 miles / 8,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 282°.

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 16:20 in Cape Town, it's 07:20 in Douglas. With a 9-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 4,022 feet between the two airports. Douglas Municipal Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Douglas (DGL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 108° (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 Douglas Municipal Airport (DGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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