CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
17,107 km
10,630 miles
ILI
Iliamna
United States
Distance
17,107 km
10,630 mi / 9,237 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT ILI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Iliamna Airport
IATA Code CPT ILI
ICAO Code FACT PAIL
City Cape Town Iliamna
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 151 ft 192 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 59.760000, -154.920000

Cape Town (CPT) to Iliamna (ILI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Iliamna Airport (ILI) in Iliamna, United States is 17,107 kilometers (10,630 miles / 9,237 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 15:21 in Cape Town, it's 04:21 in Iliamna. With a 11-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 Iliamna (ILI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 12° (north northeast). 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 Iliamna Airport (ILI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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