BTY
Beatty
United States
15,996 km
9,939 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
15,996 km
9,939 mi / 8,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

BTY CPT
Airport Name Beatty Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BTY CPT
ICAO Code KBTY FACT
City Beatty Cape Town
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Los_Angeles Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,169 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 36.860000, -116.790000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Beatty (BTY) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Beatty Airport (BTY) in Beatty, United States to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 15,996 kilometers (9,939 miles / 8,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 United States with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:27 in Beatty, it's 21:27 in Cape Town. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,018 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Beatty Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Beatty (BTY) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Beatty Airport (BTY) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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