CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,776 km
10,424 miles
TLJ
Takotna
United States
Distance
16,776 km
10,424 mi / 9,058 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
355°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT TLJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tatalina Lrrs Airport
IATA Code CPT TLJ
ICAO Code FACT PATL
City Cape Town Takotna
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 151 ft 933 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 62.890000, -155.980000

Cape Town (CPT) to Takotna (TLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tatalina Lrrs Airport (TLJ) in Takotna, United States is 16,776 kilometers (10,424 miles / 9,058 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 355°.

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 09:52 in Cape Town, it's 22:52 in Takotna. 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.

The return flight from Takotna (TLJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 9° (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 Tatalina Lrrs Airport (TLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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