CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,968 km
8,058 miles
IDI
Indiana
United States
Distance
12,968 km
8,058 mi / 7,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT IDI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Indiana County/Jimmy Stewart Field
IATA Code CPT IDI
ICAO Code FACT KIDI
City Cape Town Indiana
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 1,419 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.630000, -79.100000

Cape Town (CPT) to Indiana (IDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Indiana County/Jimmy Stewart Field (IDI) in Indiana, United States is 12,968 kilometers (8,058 miles / 7,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 21:13 in Cape Town, it's 14:13 in Indiana. 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 1,268 feet between the two airports. Indiana County/Jimmy Stewart Field sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Indiana (IDI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 113° (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 Indiana County/Jimmy Stewart Field (IDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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