CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,764 km
9,795 miles
IFP
Bullhead City
United States
Distance
15,764 km
9,795 mi / 8,512 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
285°
west northwest

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CPT IFP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport
IATA Code CPT IFP
ICAO Code FACT KIFP
City Cape Town Bullhead City
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Phoenix
Elevation 151 ft 707 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 35.150000, -114.560000

Cape Town (CPT) to Bullhead City (IFP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) in Bullhead City, United States is 15,764 kilometers (9,795 miles / 8,512 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 05:26 in Cape Town, it's 20:26 in Bullhead City. 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.

The return flight from Bullhead City (IFP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 102° (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 Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport (IFP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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