CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,948 km
10,531 miles
JLA
Cooper Landing
United States
Distance
16,948 km
10,531 mi / 9,151 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT JLA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Quartz Creek Airport
IATA Code CPT JLA
ICAO Code FACT KJLA
City Cape Town Cooper Landing
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 151 ft 466 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 60.480000, -149.720000

Cape Town (CPT) to Cooper Landing (JLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Quartz Creek Airport (JLA) in Cooper Landing, United States is 16,948 kilometers (10,531 miles / 9,151 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 14:36 in Cape Town, it's 03:36 in Cooper Landing. With a 11-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 Cooper Landing (JLA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 21° (north northeast). 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 Quartz Creek Airport (JLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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