CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,505 km
10,256 miles
MHS
Dunsmuir
United States
Distance
16,505 km
10,256 mi / 8,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
295°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT MHS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Dunsmuir Municipal-Mott Airport
IATA Code CPT MHS
ICAO Code FACT K1O6
City Cape Town Dunsmuir
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 151 ft 3,261 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 41.260000, -122.270000

Cape Town (CPT) to Dunsmuir (MHS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Dunsmuir Municipal-Mott Airport (MHS) in Dunsmuir, United States is 16,505 kilometers (10,256 miles / 8,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 12:37 in Cape Town, it's 03:37 in Dunsmuir. With a 9-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 3,110 feet between the two airports. Dunsmuir Municipal-Mott Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Dunsmuir (MHS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 90° (east). 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 Dunsmuir Municipal-Mott Airport (MHS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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