CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,278 km
10,114 miles
WTK
Noatak
United States
Distance
16,278 km
10,114 mi / 8,789 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT WTK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Noatak Airport
IATA Code CPT WTK
ICAO Code FACT PAWN
City Cape Town Noatak
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 151 ft 92 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 67.560000, -162.980000

Cape Town (CPT) to Noatak (WTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Noatak Airport (WTK) in Noatak, United States is 16,278 kilometers (10,114 miles / 8,789 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 1°.

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 Noatak. 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 Noatak (WTK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 358° (north). 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 Noatak Airport (WTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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