CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,891 km
9,874 miles
GNG
Gooding
United States
Distance
15,891 km
9,874 mi / 8,581 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT GNG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gooding Municipal Airport
IATA Code CPT GNG
ICAO Code FACT KGNG
City Cape Town Gooding
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Boise
Elevation 151 ft 3,732 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 42.900000, -114.800000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gooding (GNG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gooding Municipal Airport (GNG) in Gooding, United States is 15,891 kilometers (9,874 miles / 8,581 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 21:23 in Cape Town, it's 12:23 in Gooding. 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 3,581 feet between the two airports. Gooding Municipal Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Gooding (GNG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 92° (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 Gooding Municipal Airport (GNG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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