CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,359 km
7,680 miles
MVY
Vineyard Haven
United States
Distance
12,359 km
7,680 mi / 6,673 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
306°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT MVY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Martha's Vineyard Airport
IATA Code CPT MVY
ICAO Code FACT KMVY
City Cape Town Vineyard Haven
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 41.390000, -70.610000

Cape Town (CPT) to Vineyard Haven (MVY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY) in Vineyard Haven, United States is 12,359 kilometers (7,680 miles / 6,673 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 306°.

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 17:29 in Cape Town, it's 10:29 in Vineyard Haven. 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.

The return flight from Vineyard Haven (MVY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 117° (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 Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.