CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,323 km
9,522 miles
GJT
Grand Junction
United States
Distance
15,323 km
9,522 mi / 8,274 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT GJT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Grand Junction Regional Airport
IATA Code CPT GJT
ICAO Code FACT KGJT
City Cape Town Grand Junction
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 151 ft 4,861 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 39.120000, -108.530000

Cape Town (CPT) to Grand Junction (GJT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) in Grand Junction, United States is 15,323 kilometers (9,522 miles / 8,274 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 22:31 in Cape Town, it's 13:31 in Grand Junction. 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 4,710 feet between the two airports. Grand Junction Regional Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Grand Junction (GJT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 100° (east). 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 Junction Regional Airport (GJT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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