CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,045 km
8,106 miles
JHW
Jamestown
United States
Distance
13,045 km
8,106 mi / 7,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT JHW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport
IATA Code CPT JHW
ICAO Code FACT KJHW
City Cape Town Jamestown
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 1,723 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 42.150000, -79.260000

Cape Town (CPT) to Jamestown (JHW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) in Jamestown, United States is 13,045 kilometers (8,106 miles / 7,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 11:43 in Cape Town, it's 04:43 in Jamestown. 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 1,572 feet between the two airports. Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Jamestown (JHW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 112° (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 Chautauqua County/Jamestown Airport (JHW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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