Airport Comparison
| CPT | DLS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | DLS |
| ICAO Code | FACT | KDLS |
| City | Cape Town | The Dalles |
| Country | South Africa | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Los_Angeles |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 247 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 45.620000, -121.170000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to The Dalles (DLS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal Airport (DLS) in The Dalles, United States is 16,386 kilometers (10,182 miles / 8,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.
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 14:33 in Cape Town, it's 04:33 in The Dalles. With a 10-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 The Dalles (DLS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 83° (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 Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal Airport (DLS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.