CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,417 km
10,201 miles
UTO
Utopia Creek
United States
Distance
16,417 km
10,201 mi / 8,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT UTO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport
IATA Code CPT UTO
ICAO Code FACT PAIM
City Cape Town Utopia Creek
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 151 ft 1,261 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 65.990000, -153.700000

Cape Town (CPT) to Utopia Creek (UTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport (UTO) in Utopia Creek, United States is 16,417 kilometers (10,201 miles / 8,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 15:17 in Cape Town, it's 04:17 in Utopia Creek. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,110 feet between the two airports. Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Utopia Creek (UTO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 12° (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 Indian Mountain Lrrs Airport (UTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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