CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,351 km
9,539 miles
TYZ
Taylor
United States
Distance
15,351 km
9,539 mi / 8,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
286°
west northwest

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CPT TYZ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Taylor Airport
IATA Code CPT TYZ
ICAO Code FACT KTYL
City Cape Town Taylor
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Phoenix
Elevation 151 ft 5,823 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 34.450000, -110.120000

Cape Town (CPT) to Taylor (TYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Taylor Airport (TYZ) in Taylor, United States is 15,351 kilometers (9,539 miles / 8,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 15:08 in Cape Town, it's 06:08 in Taylor. With a 9-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 5,672 feet between the two airports. Taylor Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Taylor (TYZ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 104° (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 Taylor Airport (TYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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