CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
18,342 km
11,397 miles
KOA
Kailua/Kona
United States
Distance
18,342 km
11,397 mi / 9,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
200°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CPT KOA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport
IATA Code CPT KOA
ICAO Code FACT PHKO
City Cape Town Kailua/Kona
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg Pacific/Honolulu
Elevation 151 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 19.700000, -156.000000

Cape Town (CPT) to Kailua/Kona (KOA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) in Kailua/Kona, United States is 18,342 kilometers (11,397 miles / 9,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying south southwest at a heading of 200°.

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 03:40 in Cape Town, it's 15:40 in Kailua/Kona. With a 12-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 Kailua/Kona (KOA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 163° (south 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 Ellison Onizuka Kona International At Keahole Airport (KOA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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