The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) in Glens Falls, United States is 12,676 kilometers (7,876 miles / 6,844 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 17:49 in Cape Town, it's 10:49 in Glens Falls. With a 7-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 Glens Falls (GFL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 115° (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 Floyd Bennett Memorial Airport (GFL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.