CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,701 km
10,378 miles
KCR
Colorado Creek
United States
Distance
16,701 km
10,378 mi / 9,018 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT KCR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Colorado Creek Airport
IATA Code CPT KCR
ICAO Code FACT KKCR
City Cape Town Colorado Creek
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 151 ft 860 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 63.570000, -155.990000

Cape Town (CPT) to Colorado Creek (KCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Colorado Creek Airport (KCR) in Colorado Creek, United States is 16,701 kilometers (10,378 miles / 9,018 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 05:06 in Cape Town, it's 18:06 in Colorado Creek. 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 Colorado Creek (KCR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 9° (north). 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 Colorado Creek Airport (KCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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