CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,507 km
9,636 miles
FLG
Flagstaff
United States
Distance
15,507 km
9,636 mi / 8,373 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT FLG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Flagstaff Pulliam Airport
IATA Code CPT FLG
ICAO Code FACT KFLG
City Cape Town Flagstaff
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Phoenix
Elevation 151 ft 7,015 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 35.140000, -111.670000

Cape Town (CPT) to Flagstaff (FLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) in Flagstaff, United States is 15,507 kilometers (9,636 miles / 8,373 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 00:19 in Cape Town, it's 15:19 in Flagstaff. 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 6,864 feet between the two airports. Flagstaff Pulliam Airport 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 Flagstaff (FLG) 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 Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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