CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,624 km
10,330 miles
HNS
Haines
United States
Distance
16,624 km
10,330 mi / 8,976 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
334°
north northwest

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CPT HNS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Haines Airport
IATA Code CPT HNS
ICAO Code FACT PAHN
City Cape Town Haines
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 151 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 59.240000, -135.520000

Cape Town (CPT) to Haines (HNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Haines Airport (HNS) in Haines, United States is 16,624 kilometers (10,330 miles / 8,976 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 334°.

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 12:31 in Cape Town, it's 01:31 in Haines. With a 11-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 Haines (HNS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 46° (northeast). 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 Haines Airport (HNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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