CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,970 km
8,680 miles
MFI
Marshfield
United States
Distance
13,970 km
8,680 mi / 7,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT MFI
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Marshfield Municipal Airport
IATA Code CPT MFI
ICAO Code FACT KMFI
City Cape Town Marshfield
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 1,278 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 44.640000, -90.190000

Cape Town (CPT) to Marshfield (MFI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Marshfield Municipal Airport (MFI) in Marshfield, United States is 13,970 kilometers (8,680 miles / 7,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 19:40 in Cape Town, it's 11:40 in Marshfield. With a 8-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 1,127 feet between the two airports. Marshfield Municipal Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Marshfield (MFI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 105° (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 Marshfield Municipal Airport (MFI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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