CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,369 km
9,550 miles
GLB
Globe
United States
Distance
15,369 km
9,550 mi / 8,299 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
284°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT GLB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport San Carlos Apache Airport
IATA Code CPT GLB
ICAO Code FACT KP13
City Cape Town Globe
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Phoenix
Elevation 151 ft 3,261 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 33.350000, -110.670000

Cape Town (CPT) to Globe (GLB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to San Carlos Apache Airport (GLB) in Globe, United States is 15,369 kilometers (9,550 miles / 8,299 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 19:57 in Cape Town, it's 10:57 in Globe. 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 3,110 feet between the two airports. San Carlos Apache Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Globe (GLB) 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 San Carlos Apache Airport (GLB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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