CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,126 km
9,399 miles
DGW
Douglas
United States
Distance
15,126 km
9,399 mi / 8,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT DGW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Converse County Airport
IATA Code CPT DGW
ICAO Code FACT KDGW
City Cape Town Douglas
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 151 ft 4,933 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 42.800000, -105.390000

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

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Converse County Airport (DGW) in Douglas, United States is 15,126 kilometers (9,399 miles / 8,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 20:03 in Cape Town, it's 11:03 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 4,782 feet between the two airports. Converse County Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Douglas (DGW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Converse County Airport (DGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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