CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,242 km
8,228 miles
MFD
Mansfield
United States
Distance
13,242 km
8,228 mi / 7,150 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT MFD
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport
IATA Code CPT MFD
ICAO Code FACT KMFD
City Cape Town Mansfield
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 1,297 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.820000, -82.520000

Cape Town (CPT) to Mansfield (MFD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD) in Mansfield, United States is 13,242 kilometers (8,228 miles / 7,150 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 16:07 in Cape Town, it's 09:07 in Mansfield. With a 7-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 1,146 feet between the two airports. Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Mansfield (MFD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 111° (east 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 Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport (MFD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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