CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,213 km
9,453 miles
DUG
Douglas Bisbee
United States
Distance
15,213 km
9,453 mi / 8,214 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
282°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT DUG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Bisbee Douglas International Airport
IATA Code CPT DUG
ICAO Code FACT KDUG
City Cape Town Douglas Bisbee
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Phoenix
Elevation 151 ft 4,150 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 31.470000, -109.600000

Cape Town (CPT) to Douglas Bisbee (DUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Bisbee Douglas International Airport (DUG) in Douglas Bisbee, United States is 15,213 kilometers (9,453 miles / 8,214 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 21:04 in Cape Town, it's 12:04 in Douglas Bisbee. 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 3,999 feet between the two airports. Bisbee Douglas International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Douglas Bisbee (DUG) 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 Bisbee Douglas International Airport (DUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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