The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Galbraith Lake Airport (GBH) in Galbraith Lake, United States is 16,104 kilometers (10,006 miles / 8,695 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 352°.

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 01:33 in Cape Town, it's 14:33 in Galbraith Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,512 feet between the two airports. Galbraith Lake Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Galbraith Lake (GBH) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 17° (north northeast). 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 Galbraith Lake Airport (GBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.