CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,835 km
9,840 miles
FCA
Kalispell
United States
Distance
15,835 km
9,840 mi / 8,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT FCA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Glacier Park International Airport
IATA Code CPT FCA
ICAO Code FACT KGPI
City Cape Town Kalispell
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 151 ft 2,977 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 48.310000, -114.260000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kalispell (FCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) in Kalispell, United States is 15,835 kilometers (9,840 miles / 8,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 07:28 in Cape Town, it's 22:28 in Kalispell. 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 2,826 feet between the two airports. Glacier Park International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Kalispell (FCA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 85° (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 Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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