CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,864 km
10,479 miles
FRN
Fort Richardson (Anchorage)
United States
Distance
16,864 km
10,479 mi / 9,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
348°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT FRN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Bryant Army Air Field
IATA Code CPT FRN
ICAO Code FACT PAFR
City Cape Town Fort Richardson (Anchorage)
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 151 ft 387 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 61.270000, -149.650000

Cape Town (CPT) to Fort Richardson (Anchorage) (FRN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Bryant Army Air Field (FRN) in Fort Richardson (Anchorage), United States is 16,864 kilometers (10,479 miles / 9,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 12:08 in Cape Town, it's 02:08 in Fort Richardson (Anchorage). 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 Fort Richardson (Anchorage) (FRN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). 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 Bryant Army Air Field (FRN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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