CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,367 km
9,548 miles
HBK
Holbrook
United States
Distance
15,367 km
9,548 mi / 8,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT HBK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Holbrook Municipal Airport
IATA Code CPT HBK
ICAO Code FACT KP14
City Cape Town Holbrook
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Phoenix
Elevation 151 ft 5,262 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 34.940000, -110.140000

Cape Town (CPT) to Holbrook (HBK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Holbrook Municipal Airport (HBK) in Holbrook, United States is 15,367 kilometers (9,548 miles / 8,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 10:00 in Cape Town, it's 01:00 in Holbrook. 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 5,111 feet between the two airports. Holbrook Municipal 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 Holbrook (HBK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 104° (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 Holbrook Municipal Airport (HBK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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