CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,671 km
10,359 miles
KGZ
Glacier Creek
United States
Distance
16,671 km
10,359 mi / 9,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
342°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT KGZ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Glacier Creek Airport
IATA Code CPT KGZ
ICAO Code FACT KKGZ
City Cape Town Glacier Creek
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 151 ft 2,380 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 61.460000, -142.380000

Cape Town (CPT) to Glacier Creek (KGZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) in Glacier Creek, United States is 16,671 kilometers (10,359 miles / 9,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 19:16 in Cape Town, it's 09:16 in Glacier Creek. With a 10-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 2,229 feet between the two airports. Glacier Creek Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Glacier Creek (KGZ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 33° (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 Glacier Creek Airport (KGZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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