CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,464 km
8,987 miles
FFM
Fergus Falls
United States
Distance
14,464 km
8,987 mi / 7,810 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT FFM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field
IATA Code CPT FFM
ICAO Code FACT KFFM
City Cape Town Fergus Falls
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 1,183 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 46.280000, -96.160000

Cape Town (CPT) to Fergus Falls (FFM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field (FFM) in Fergus Falls, United States is 14,464 kilometers (8,987 miles / 7,810 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 18:10 in Cape Town, it's 10:10 in Fergus Falls. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,032 feet between the two airports. Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Fergus Falls (FFM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 100° (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 Fergus Falls Municipal/Einar Mickelson Field (FFM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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