CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,417 km
8,337 miles
TZC
Caro
United States
Distance
13,417 km
8,337 mi / 7,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
304°
northwest

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CPT TZC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tuscola Area Airport
IATA Code CPT TZC
ICAO Code FACT KCFS
City Cape Town Caro
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Detroit
Elevation 151 ft 704 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 43.460000, -83.450000

Cape Town (CPT) to Caro (TZC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tuscola Area Airport (TZC) in Caro, United States is 13,417 kilometers (8,337 miles / 7,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 00:08 in Cape Town, it's 17:08 in Caro. With a 7-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 Caro (TZC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 109° (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 Tuscola Area Airport (TZC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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