CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,768 km
7,934 miles
SLK
Saranac Lake
United States
Distance
12,768 km
7,934 mi / 6,894 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT SLK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Adirondack Regional Airport
IATA Code CPT SLK
ICAO Code FACT KSLK
City Cape Town Saranac Lake
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 1,663 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 44.390000, -74.210000

Cape Town (CPT) to Saranac Lake (SLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) in Saranac Lake, United States is 12,768 kilometers (7,934 miles / 6,894 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 18:15 in Cape Town, it's 11:15 in Saranac Lake. With a 7-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 1,512 feet between the two airports. Adirondack Regional Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Saranac Lake (SLK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 114° (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 Adirondack Regional Airport (SLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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