BZN
Bozeman
United States
15,609 km
9,699 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
15,609 km
9,699 mi / 8,428 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Denver
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

BZN CPT
Airport Name Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code BZN CPT
ICAO Code KBZN FACT
City Bozeman Cape Town
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Denver Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 4,473 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 45.780000, -111.150000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Bozeman (BZN) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) in Bozeman, United States to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 15,609 kilometers (9,699 miles / 8,428 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 05:53 in Bozeman, it's 14:53 in Cape Town. With a 9-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 4,322 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.

The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Bozeman (BZN) follows a heading of 303° (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 Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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