CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,460 km
7,742 miles
HTO
East Hampton
United States
Distance
12,460 km
7,742 mi / 6,728 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
305°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT HTO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport East Hampton Town Airport
IATA Code CPT HTO
ICAO Code FACT KJPX
City Cape Town East Hampton
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 55 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.960000, -72.250000

Cape Town (CPT) to East Hampton (HTO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to East Hampton Town Airport (HTO) in East Hampton, United States is 12,460 kilometers (7,742 miles / 6,728 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 305°.

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 09:20 in Cape Town, it's 02:20 in East Hampton. 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.

The return flight from East Hampton (HTO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 117° (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 East Hampton Town Airport (HTO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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