BWG
Bowling Green
United States
13,400 km
8,326 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
13,400 km
8,326 mi / 7,235 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Chicago
Heading
112°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

BWG CPT
Airport Name Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BWG CPT
ICAO Code KBWG FACT
City Bowling Green Cape Town
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 547 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 36.960000, -86.420000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bowling Green (BWG) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) in Bowling Green, United States to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 13,400 kilometers (8,326 miles / 7,235 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 10:50 in Bowling Green, it's 17:50 in Cape Town. 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 Cape Town (CPT) to Bowling Green (BWG) follows a heading of 296° (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 Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport (BWG) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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