CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,596 km
10,312 miles
UIL
Quillayute
United States
Distance
16,596 km
10,312 mi / 8,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT UIL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Quillayute Airport
IATA Code CPT UIL
ICAO Code FACT KUIL
City Cape Town Quillayute
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 151 ft 194 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 47.940000, -124.560000

Cape Town (CPT) to Quillayute (UIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Quillayute Airport (UIL) in Quillayute, United States is 16,596 kilometers (10,312 miles / 8,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 15:57 in Cape Town, it's 05:57 in Quillayute. With a 10-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 Quillayute (UIL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 77° (east 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 Quillayute Airport (UIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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