CNW
Waco
United States
14,099 km
8,761 miles
CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
Distance
14,099 km
8,761 mi / 7,613 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Chicago
Heading
111°
east southeast

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CNW CPT
Airport Name Tstc Waco Airport Cape Town International Airport
IATA Code CNW CPT
ICAO Code KCNW FACT
City Waco Cape Town
Country United States South Africa
Timezone America/Chicago Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 470 ft 151 ft
Coordinates 31.640000, -97.070000 -33.960000, 18.600000

Waco (CNW) to Cape Town (CPT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tstc Waco Airport (CNW) in Waco, United States to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa is 14,099 kilometers (8,761 miles / 7,613 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 16:15 in Waco, it's 00:15 in Cape Town. With a 8-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 Waco (CNW) follows a heading of 287° (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 Tstc Waco Airport (CNW) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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