CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,485 km
9,622 miles
PWY
Pinedale
United States
Distance
15,485 km
9,622 mi / 8,361 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT PWY
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ralph Wenz Field
IATA Code CPT PWY
ICAO Code FACT KPNA
City Cape Town Pinedale
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 151 ft 7,096 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 42.800000, -109.810000

Cape Town (CPT) to Pinedale (PWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ralph Wenz Field (PWY) in Pinedale, United States is 15,485 kilometers (9,622 miles / 8,361 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 22:59 in Cape Town, it's 13:59 in Pinedale. 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 6,945 feet between the two airports. Ralph Wenz Field 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 Pinedale (PWY) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 95° (east). 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 Ralph Wenz Field (PWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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