CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,712 km
9,763 miles
SGU
St George
United States
Distance
15,712 km
9,763 mi / 8,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT SGU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport St George Regional Airport
IATA Code CPT SGU
ICAO Code FACT KSGU
City Cape Town St George
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 151 ft 2,884 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 37.040000, -113.510000

Cape Town (CPT) to St George (SGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to St George Regional Airport (SGU) in St George, United States is 15,712 kilometers (9,763 miles / 8,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 15:26 in Cape Town, it's 06:26 in St George. 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 2,733 feet between the two airports. St George Regional Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from St George (SGU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 100° (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 St George Regional Airport (SGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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