The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Monument Valley Airport (GMV) in Monument Valley, United States is 15,423 kilometers (9,583 miles / 8,328 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 03:41 in Cape Town, it's 18:41 in Monument Valley. 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 5,041 feet between the two airports. Monument Valley Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Monument Valley (GMV) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 102° (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 Monument Valley Airport (GMV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.