CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,122 km
9,396 miles
SVC
Silver City
United States
Distance
15,122 km
9,396 mi / 8,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT SVC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Grant County Airport
IATA Code CPT SVC
ICAO Code FACT KSVC
City Cape Town Silver City
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 151 ft 5,446 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 32.640000, -108.160000

Cape Town (CPT) to Silver City (SVC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Grant County Airport (SVC) in Silver City, United States is 15,122 kilometers (9,396 miles / 8,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 21:06 in Cape Town, it's 12:06 in Silver City. 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 5,295 feet between the two airports. Grant County Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Silver City (SVC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 107° (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 Grant County Airport (SVC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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