Airport Comparison
| CPT | SJT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field |
| IATA Code | CPT | SJT |
| ICAO Code | FACT | KSJT |
| City | Cape Town | San Angelo |
| Country | South Africa | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 1,919 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 31.360000, -100.500000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to San Angelo (SJT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT) in San Angelo, United States is 14,392 kilometers (8,943 miles / 7,771 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.
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 12:28 in Cape Town, it's 04:28 in San Angelo. 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 1,768 feet between the two airports. San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.
The return flight from San Angelo (SJT) 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 San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (SJT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.