CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,717 km
9,766 miles
GCW
Peach Springs
United States
Distance
15,717 km
9,766 mi / 8,487 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT GCW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Grand Canyon West Airport
IATA Code CPT GCW
ICAO Code FACT K1G4
City Cape Town Peach Springs
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Phoenix
Elevation 151 ft 4,817 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 35.990000, -113.820000

Cape Town (CPT) to Peach Springs (GCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) in Peach Springs, United States is 15,717 kilometers (9,766 miles / 8,487 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 21:42 in Cape Town, it's 12:42 in Peach Springs. 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 4,666 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon West Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Peach Springs (GCW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 101° (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 Grand Canyon West Airport (GCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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