The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ely/Yelland Field (ELY) in Ely, United States is 15,864 kilometers (9,857 miles / 8,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 16:54 in Cape Town, it's 06:54 in Ely. With a 10-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 6,109 feet between the two airports. Ely/Yelland Field sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ely (ELY) 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 Ely/Yelland Field (ELY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.