CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,564 km
9,050 miles
EAR
Kearney
United States
Distance
14,564 km
9,050 mi / 7,864 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT EAR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Kearney Regional Airport
IATA Code CPT EAR
ICAO Code FACT KEAR
City Cape Town Kearney
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 2,132 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.730000, -99.010000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kearney (EAR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) in Kearney, United States is 14,564 kilometers (9,050 miles / 7,864 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 16:48 in Cape Town, it's 08:48 in Kearney. With a 8-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 1,981 feet between the two airports. Kearney Regional Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Kearney (EAR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 103° (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 Kearney Regional Airport (EAR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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