Airport Comparison
| CPT | PGS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Grand Canyon Caverns Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | PGS |
| ICAO Code | FACT | KL37 |
| City | Cape Town | Peach Springs |
| Country | South Africa | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Phoenix |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 5,397 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 35.530000, -113.250000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Peach Springs (PGS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) in Peach Springs, United States is 15,657 kilometers (9,729 miles / 8,454 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.
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 17:08 in Cape Town, it's 08:08 in Peach Springs. 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 5,246 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Caverns Airport 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 Peach Springs (PGS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 102° (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 Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.