CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,897 km
8,014 miles
SVH
Statesville
United States
Distance
12,897 km
8,014 mi / 6,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT SVH
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Statesville Regional Airport
IATA Code CPT SVH
ICAO Code FACT KSVH
City Cape Town Statesville
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 968 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 35.770000, -80.950000

Cape Town (CPT) to Statesville (SVH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Statesville Regional Airport (SVH) in Statesville, United States is 12,897 kilometers (8,014 miles / 6,964 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 21:45 in Cape Town, it's 14:45 in Statesville. 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 Statesville (SVH) 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 Statesville Regional Airport (SVH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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