CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,161 km
8,799 miles
GUM
Guam
Guam
Distance
14,161 km
8,799 mi / 7,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

CPT GUM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Guam International Airport
IATA Code CPT GUM
ICAO Code FACT PGUM
City Cape Town Guam
Country South Africa Guam
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Guam
Elevation 151 ft 305 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 13.500000, 144.800000

Cape Town (CPT) to Guam (GUM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Guam International Airport (GUM) in Guam, Guam is 14,161 kilometers (8,799 miles / 7,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Guam. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:47 in Cape Town, it's 23:47 in Guam. With a 8-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 Guam (GUM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 237° (west southwest). 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 Guam International Airport (GUM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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