Airport Comparison
| CPT | KTS | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Brevig Mission Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | KTS |
| ICAO Code | FACT | PFKT |
| City | Cape Town | Brevig Mission |
| Country | South Africa | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Anchorage |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 38 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 65.330000, -166.470000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Brevig Mission (KTS) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Brevig Mission Airport (KTS) in Brevig Mission, United States is 16,510 kilometers (10,259 miles / 8,915 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 4°.
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 16:29 in Cape Town, it's 05:29 in Brevig Mission. 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 Brevig Mission (KTS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 352° (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 Brevig Mission Airport (KTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.