Airport Comparison
| CPT | SVW | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Sparrevohn Lrrs Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | SVW |
| ICAO Code | FACT | PASV |
| City | Cape Town | Sparrevohn |
| Country | South Africa | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Anchorage |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 1,565 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 61.100000, -155.570000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Sparrevohn (SVW) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Sparrevohn Lrrs Airport (SVW) in Sparrevohn, United States is 16,968 kilometers (10,544 miles / 9,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 354°.
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 17:10 in Cape Town, it's 06:10 in Sparrevohn. With a 11-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 1,414 feet between the two airports. Sparrevohn Lrrs Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.
The return flight from Sparrevohn (SVW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 11° (north). 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 Sparrevohn Lrrs Airport (SVW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.