CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,565 km
9,051 miles
MAF
Midland
United States
Distance
14,565 km
9,051 mi / 7,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
285°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT MAF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Midland International Air And Space Port Airport
IATA Code CPT MAF
ICAO Code FACT KMAF
City Cape Town Midland
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 2,872 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 31.940000, -102.200000

Cape Town (CPT) to Midland (MAF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Midland International Air And Space Port Airport (MAF) in Midland, United States is 14,565 kilometers (9,051 miles / 7,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 20:22 in Cape Town, it's 12:22 in Midland. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,721 feet between the two airports. Midland International Air And Space Port Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Midland (MAF) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 109° (east southeast). 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 Midland International Air And Space Port Airport (MAF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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