CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,934 km
8,658 miles
CWA
Mosinee
United States
Distance
13,934 km
8,658 mi / 7,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT CWA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Central Wisconsin Airport
IATA Code CPT CWA
ICAO Code FACT KCWA
City Cape Town Mosinee
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 1,277 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 44.780000, -89.670000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mosinee (CWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) in Mosinee, United States is 13,934 kilometers (8,658 miles / 7,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 00:19 in Cape Town, it's 16:19 in Mosinee. 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 1,126 feet between the two airports. Central Wisconsin Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Mosinee (CWA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 105° (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 Central Wisconsin Airport (CWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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