Airport Comparison
| CPT | KKK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Kalakaket Creek Air Station |
| IATA Code | CPT | KKK |
| ICAO Code | FACT | K1KC |
| City | Cape Town | Kalakaket Creek |
| Country | South Africa | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Anchorage |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 1,598 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 64.400000, -156.800000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Kalakaket Creek (KKK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) in Kalakaket Creek, United States is 16,616 kilometers (10,325 miles / 8,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north at a heading of 356°.
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 21:06 in Cape Town, it's 10:06 in Kalakaket Creek. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,447 feet between the two airports. Kalakaket Creek Air Station sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.
The return flight from Kalakaket Creek (KKK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 8° (north). 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 Kalakaket Creek Air Station (KKK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.