CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,936 km
8,659 miles
HRO
Harrison
United States
Distance
13,936 km
8,659 mi / 7,525 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
293°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT HRO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Boone County Airport
IATA Code CPT HRO
ICAO Code FACT KHRO
City Cape Town Harrison
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 1,365 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 36.260000, -93.150000

Cape Town (CPT) to Harrison (HRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Boone County Airport (HRO) in Harrison, United States is 13,936 kilometers (8,659 miles / 7,525 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 13:22 in Cape Town, it's 06:22 in Harrison. With a 7-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 1,214 feet between the two airports. Boone County Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Harrison (HRO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 109° (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 Boone County Airport (HRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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