CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,985 km
8,069 miles
MGW
Morgantown
United States
Distance
12,985 km
8,069 mi / 7,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
301°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT MGW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field
IATA Code CPT MGW
ICAO Code FACT KMGW
City Cape Town Morgantown
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 1,244 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 39.600000, -79.900000

Cape Town (CPT) to Morgantown (MGW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) in Morgantown, United States is 12,985 kilometers (8,069 miles / 7,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 301°.

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 01:54 in Cape Town, it's 18:54 in Morgantown. With a 7-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 1,093 feet between the two airports. Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Morgantown (MGW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 113° (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 Morgantown Municipal/Walter L Bill Hart Field (MGW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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