CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,294 km
8,882 miles
PWA
Oklahoma City
United States
Distance
14,294 km
8,882 mi / 7,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT PWA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Wiley Post Airport
IATA Code CPT PWA
ICAO Code FACT KPWA
City Cape Town Oklahoma City
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 35.530000, -97.650000

Cape Town (CPT) to Oklahoma City (PWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Wiley Post Airport (PWA) in Oklahoma City, United States is 14,294 kilometers (8,882 miles / 7,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 11:15 in Cape Town, it's 03:15 in Oklahoma City. With a 8-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 1,149 feet between the two airports. Wiley Post Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Oklahoma City (PWA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 108° (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 Wiley Post Airport (PWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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