The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tok Junction Airport (TKJ) in Tok, United States is 16,509 kilometers (10,258 miles / 8,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 20:29 in Cape Town, it's 09:29 in Tok. 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 1,492 feet between the two airports. Tok Junction Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Tok (TKJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). 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 Tok Junction Airport (TKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.