CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,250 km
8,233 miles
CSV
Crossville
United States
Distance
13,250 km
8,233 mi / 7,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
296°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT CSV
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field
IATA Code CPT CSV
ICAO Code FACT KCSV
City Cape Town Crossville
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 1,882 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 36.000000, -85.100000

Cape Town (CPT) to Crossville (CSV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field (CSV) in Crossville, United States is 13,250 kilometers (8,233 miles / 7,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 296°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:38 in Cape Town, it's 04:38 in Crossville. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,731 feet between the two airports. Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Crossville (CSV) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Crossville Memorial-Whitson Field (CSV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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