CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,808 km
8,580 miles
MQT
Marquette
United States
Distance
13,808 km
8,580 mi / 7,456 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT MQT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport
IATA Code CPT MQT
ICAO Code FACT KSAW
City Cape Town Marquette
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 1,205 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 46.300000, -87.400000

Cape Town (CPT) to Marquette (MQT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT) in Marquette, United States is 13,808 kilometers (8,580 miles / 7,456 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 11:00 in Cape Town, it's 04:00 in Marquette. 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 1,054 feet between the two airports. Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Marquette (MQT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 105° (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 Marquette/Sawyer Regional Airport (MQT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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