CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,744 km
7,919 miles
SOP
Pinehurst/Southern Pines
United States
Distance
12,744 km
7,919 mi / 6,881 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT SOP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Moore County Airport
IATA Code CPT SOP
ICAO Code FACT KSOP
City Cape Town Pinehurst/Southern Pines
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 459 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 35.240000, -79.390000

Cape Town (CPT) to Pinehurst/Southern Pines (SOP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Moore County Airport (SOP) in Pinehurst/Southern Pines, United States is 12,744 kilometers (7,919 miles / 6,881 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 13:54 in Cape Town, it's 06:54 in Pinehurst/Southern Pines. 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.

The return flight from Pinehurst/Southern Pines (SOP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 115° (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 Moore County Airport (SOP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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