CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,175 km
9,429 miles
GUC
Gunnison
United States
Distance
15,175 km
9,429 mi / 8,194 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
292°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT GUC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport
IATA Code CPT GUC
ICAO Code FACT KGUC
City Cape Town Gunnison
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 151 ft 7,680 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 38.530000, -106.930000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gunnison (GUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) in Gunnison, United States is 15,175 kilometers (9,429 miles / 8,194 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 292°.

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 23:23 in Cape Town, it's 15:23 in Gunnison. 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 7,529 feet between the two airports. Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional 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 Gunnison (GUC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 101° (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 Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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