CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,168 km
8,804 miles
RVS
Tulsa
United States
Distance
14,168 km
8,804 mi / 7,650 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
292°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT RVS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tulsa Riverside Airport
IATA Code CPT RVS
ICAO Code FACT KRVS
City Cape Town Tulsa
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 638 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 36.040000, -95.980000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tulsa (RVS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tulsa Riverside Airport (RVS) in Tulsa, United States is 14,168 kilometers (8,804 miles / 7,650 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 19:32 in Cape Town, it's 11:32 in Tulsa. 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.

The return flight from Tulsa (RVS) 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 Tulsa Riverside Airport (RVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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