CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,027 km
9,959 miles
POC
La Verne
United States
Distance
16,027 km
9,959 mi / 8,654 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
283°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT POC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Brackett Field
IATA Code CPT POC
ICAO Code FACT KPOC
City Cape Town La Verne
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 151 ft 1,014 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 34.090000, -117.780000

Cape Town (CPT) to La Verne (POC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Brackett Field (POC) in La Verne, United States is 16,027 kilometers (9,959 miles / 8,654 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 20:41 in Cape Town, it's 10:41 in La Verne. With a 10-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 La Verne (POC) 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 Brackett Field (POC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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