Airport Comparison
| CGZ | CPT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Casa Grande Municipal Airport | Cape Town International Airport |
| IATA Code | CGZ | CPT |
| ICAO Code | KCGZ | FACT |
| City | Casa Grande | Cape Town |
| Country | United States | South Africa |
| Timezone | America/Phoenix | Africa/Johannesburg |
| Elevation | 1,464 ft | 151 ft |
| Coordinates | 33.000000, -111.800000 | -33.960000, 18.600000 |
Casa Grande (CGZ) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ) in Casa Grande, United States to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 15,460 kilometers (9,606 miles / 8,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.
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 18:22 in Casa Grande, it's 03:22 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 1,313 feet between the two airports. Cape Town International Airport sits lower than Casa Grande Municipal Airport.
The return flight from Cape Town (CPT) to Casa Grande (CGZ) follows a heading of 283° (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 Casa Grande Municipal Airport (CGZ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.