CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,220 km
8,836 miles
SEP
Stephenville
United States
Distance
14,220 km
8,836 mi / 7,678 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT SEP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Stephenville Clark Regional Airport
IATA Code CPT SEP
ICAO Code FACT KSEP
City Cape Town Stephenville
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 1,321 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 32.220000, -98.180000

Cape Town (CPT) to Stephenville (SEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Stephenville Clark Regional Airport (SEP) in Stephenville, United States is 14,220 kilometers (8,836 miles / 7,678 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 15:11 in Cape Town, it's 07:11 in Stephenville. 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 1,170 feet between the two airports. Stephenville Clark Regional Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Stephenville (SEP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 110° (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 Stephenville Clark Regional Airport (SEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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