CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
17,747 km
11,028 miles
KQA
Akutan
United States
Distance
17,747 km
11,028 mi / 9,583 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

CPT KQA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Akutan Airport
IATA Code CPT KQA
ICAO Code FACT PAUT
City Cape Town Akutan
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Nome
Elevation 151 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 54.140000, -165.600000

Cape Town (CPT) to Akutan (KQA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Akutan Airport (KQA) in Akutan, United States is 17,747 kilometers (11,028 miles / 9,583 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 7°.

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 12:48 in Cape Town, it's 01:48 in Akutan. 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 Akutan (KQA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 350° (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 Akutan Airport (KQA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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