CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,552 km
10,285 miles
MFR
Medford
United States
Distance
16,552 km
10,285 mi / 8,937 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT MFR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport
IATA Code CPT MFR
ICAO Code FACT KMFR
City Cape Town Medford
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 151 ft 1,335 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 42.370000, -122.870000

Cape Town (CPT) to Medford (MFR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) in Medford, United States is 16,552 kilometers (10,285 miles / 8,937 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 14:39 in Cape Town, it's 04:39 in Medford. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,184 feet between the two airports. Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Medford (MFR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 87° (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 Rogue Valley International - Medford Airport (MFR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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