Airport Comparison
| CPT | GOL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Gold Beach Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | GOL |
| ICAO Code | FACT | K4S1 |
| City | Cape Town | Gold Beach |
| Country | South Africa | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 21 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 42.420000, -124.420000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Gold Beach (GOL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gold Beach Municipal Airport (GOL) in Gold Beach, United States is 16,678 kilometers (10,363 miles / 9,006 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.
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 19:42 in Cape Town, it's 09:42 in Gold Beach. With a 10-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 Gold Beach (GOL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 86° (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 Gold Beach Municipal Airport (GOL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.