CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
17,227 km
10,705 miles
PCA
Portage Creek
United States
Distance
17,227 km
10,705 mi / 9,302 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
356°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT PCA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Portage Creek Airport
IATA Code CPT PCA
ICAO Code FACT PAOC
City Cape Town Portage Creek
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 151 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 58.910000, -157.710000

Cape Town (CPT) to Portage Creek (PCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Portage Creek Airport (PCA) in Portage Creek, United States is 17,227 kilometers (10,705 miles / 9,302 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 356°.

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 19:19 in Cape Town, it's 08:19 in Portage Creek. With a 11-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 Portage Creek (PCA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 7° (north). 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 Portage Creek Airport (PCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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