CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,421 km
8,339 miles
GWV
Bush
United States
Distance
13,421 km
8,339 mi / 7,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
288°
west northwest

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CPT GWV
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Fokker Field
IATA Code CPT GWV
ICAO Code FACT 2LA8
City Cape Town Bush
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 30.590000, -89.870000

Cape Town (CPT) to Bush (GWV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Fokker Field (GWV) in Bush, United States is 13,421 kilometers (8,339 miles / 7,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 11:39 in Cape Town, it's 03:39 in Bush. 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.

The return flight from Bush (GWV) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 114° (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 Fokker Field (GWV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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