Airport Comparison
| CPT | DKK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Chautauqua County/Dunkirk Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | DKK |
| ICAO Code | FACT | KDKK |
| City | Cape Town | Dunkirk |
| Country | South Africa | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/New_York |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 692 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 42.490000, -79.270000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Dunkirk (DKK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Chautauqua County/Dunkirk Airport (DKK) in Dunkirk, United States is 13,061 kilometers (8,115 miles / 7,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, 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 03:45 in Cape Town, it's 20:45 in Dunkirk. With a 7-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 Dunkirk (DKK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 112° (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 Chautauqua County/Dunkirk Airport (DKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.