CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,613 km
8,459 miles
MMS
Marks
United States
Distance
13,613 km
8,459 mi / 7,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
292°
west northwest

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CPT MMS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Selfs Airport
IATA Code CPT MMS
ICAO Code FACT KMMS
City Cape Town Marks
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 162 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 34.230000, -90.290000

Cape Town (CPT) to Marks (MMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Selfs Airport (MMS) in Marks, United States is 13,613 kilometers (8,459 miles / 7,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 17:24 in Cape Town, it's 09:24 in Marks. 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.

The return flight from Marks (MMS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 112° (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 Selfs Airport (MMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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