CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,843 km
8,601 miles
DTN
Shreveport
United States
Distance
13,843 km
8,601 mi / 7,474 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
289°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT DTN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Shreveport Downtown Airport
IATA Code CPT DTN
ICAO Code FACT KDTN
City Cape Town Shreveport
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 179 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 32.540000, -93.740000

Cape Town (CPT) to Shreveport (DTN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Shreveport Downtown Airport (DTN) in Shreveport, United States is 13,843 kilometers (8,601 miles / 7,474 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 01:27 in Cape Town, it's 17:27 in Shreveport. 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.

The return flight from Shreveport (DTN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 111° (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 Shreveport Downtown Airport (DTN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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