CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,505 km
9,634 miles
DVT
Phoenix
United States
Distance
15,505 km
9,634 mi / 8,372 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT DVT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Phoenix Deer Valley Airport
IATA Code CPT DVT
ICAO Code FACT KDVT
City Cape Town Phoenix
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Phoenix
Elevation 151 ft 1,478 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 33.690000, -112.080000

Cape Town (CPT) to Phoenix (DVT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) in Phoenix, United States is 15,505 kilometers (9,634 miles / 8,372 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 284°.

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 02:40 in Cape Town, it's 17:40 in Phoenix. 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 1,327 feet between the two airports. Phoenix Deer Valley Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Phoenix (DVT) 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 Phoenix Deer Valley Airport (DVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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