CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,948 km
8,667 miles
ELA
Eagle Lake
United States
Distance
13,948 km
8,667 mi / 7,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
285°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT ELA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Eagle Lake Airport
IATA Code CPT ELA
ICAO Code FACT KELA
City Cape Town Eagle Lake
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 29.600000, -96.320000

Cape Town (CPT) to Eagle Lake (ELA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) in Eagle Lake, United States is 13,948 kilometers (8,667 miles / 7,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 13:03 in Cape Town, it's 06:03 in Eagle Lake. 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 Eagle Lake (ELA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 113° (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 Eagle Lake Airport (ELA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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