CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,616 km
10,325 miles
KKK
Kalakaket Creek
United States
Distance
16,616 km
10,325 mi / 8,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
356°
north

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.

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