The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field (MLF) in Milford, United States is 15,694 kilometers (9,752 miles / 8,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 03:06 in Cape Town, it's 18:06 in Milford. With a 9-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 4,891 feet between the two airports. Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Milford (MLF) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 99° (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 Milford Municipal/Ben And Judy Briscoe Field (MLF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.