CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,975 km
9,305 miles
DIK
Dickinson
United States
Distance
14,975 km
9,305 mi / 8,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT DIK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport
IATA Code CPT DIK
ICAO Code FACT KDIK
City Cape Town Dickinson
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 151 ft 2,592 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 46.800000, -102.800000

Cape Town (CPT) to Dickinson (DIK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK) in Dickinson, United States is 14,975 kilometers (9,305 miles / 8,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 16:24 in Cape Town, it's 07:24 in Dickinson. 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 2,441 feet between the two airports. Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Dickinson (DIK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 95° (east). 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 Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional Airport (DIK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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