CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,331 km
8,905 miles
EPG
Weeping Water
United States
Distance
14,331 km
8,905 mi / 7,738 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT EPG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Browns Airport
IATA Code CPT EPG
ICAO Code FACT NE69
City Cape Town Weeping Water
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 1,182 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.870000, -96.110000

Cape Town (CPT) to Weeping Water (EPG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Browns Airport (EPG) in Weeping Water, United States is 14,331 kilometers (8,905 miles / 7,738 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 12:03 in Weeping Water. 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 1,031 feet between the two airports. Browns Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Weeping Water (EPG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 105° (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 Browns Airport (EPG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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