CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,838 km
10,463 miles
FLT
Flat
United States
Distance
16,838 km
10,463 mi / 9,092 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
357°
north

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CPT FLT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Flat Airport
IATA Code CPT FLT
ICAO Code FACT KFLT
City Cape Town Flat
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 151 ft 309 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 62.450000, -157.990000

Cape Town (CPT) to Flat (FLT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Flat Airport (FLT) in Flat, United States is 16,838 kilometers (10,463 miles / 9,092 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 357°.

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 14:21 in Cape Town, it's 03:21 in Flat. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Flat (FLT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 6° (north). 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 Flat Airport (FLT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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