CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,714 km
9,764 miles
DPG
Dugway Proving Ground
United States
Distance
15,714 km
9,764 mi / 8,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
294°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT DPG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Michael Army Air Field (Dugway Proving Ground) Airport
IATA Code CPT DPG
ICAO Code FACT KDPG
City Cape Town Dugway Proving Ground
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 151 ft 4,350 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.200000, -112.940000

Cape Town (CPT) to Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Michael Army Air Field (Dugway Proving Ground) Airport (DPG) in Dugway Proving Ground, United States is 15,714 kilometers (9,764 miles / 8,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 294°.

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 14:24 in Cape Town, it's 05:24 in Dugway Proving Ground. 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 4,199 feet between the two airports. Michael Army Air Field (Dugway Proving Ground) Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 97° (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 Michael Army Air Field (Dugway Proving Ground) Airport (DPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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