CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,681 km
9,744 miles
MLD
Malad City
United States
Distance
15,681 km
9,744 mi / 8,467 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT MLD
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Malad City Airport
IATA Code CPT MLD
ICAO Code FACT KMLD
City Cape Town Malad City
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 151 ft 4,503 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 42.170000, -112.290000

Cape Town (CPT) to Malad City (MLD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Malad City Airport (MLD) in Malad City, United States is 15,681 kilometers (9,744 miles / 8,467 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 05:15 in Cape Town, it's 20:15 in Malad City. 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 4,352 feet between the two airports. Malad City Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Malad City (MLD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 95° (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 Malad City Airport (MLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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