CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,911 km
10,508 miles
TYE
Tyonek
United States
Distance
16,911 km
10,508 mi / 9,131 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
349°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT TYE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tyonek Airport
IATA Code CPT TYE
ICAO Code FACT KTYE
City Cape Town Tyonek
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 151 ft 110 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 61.080000, -151.140000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tyonek (TYE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tyonek Airport (TYE) in Tyonek, United States is 16,911 kilometers (10,508 miles / 9,131 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 349°.

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 14:57 in Cape Town, it's 03:57 in Tyonek. 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 Tyonek (TYE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 18° (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 Tyonek Airport (TYE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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