CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,831 km
9,216 miles
FSU
Fort Sumner
United States
Distance
14,831 km
9,216 mi / 8,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT FSU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Fort Sumner Municipal Airport
IATA Code CPT FSU
ICAO Code FACT KFSU
City Cape Town Fort Sumner
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 151 ft 4,165 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 34.490000, -104.220000

Cape Town (CPT) to Fort Sumner (FSU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Fort Sumner Municipal Airport (FSU) in Fort Sumner, United States is 14,831 kilometers (9,216 miles / 8,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 09:09 in Cape Town, it's 00:09 in Fort Sumner. 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 4,014 feet between the two airports. Fort Sumner Municipal Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Fort Sumner (FSU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 106° (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 Fort Sumner Municipal Airport (FSU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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