CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,480 km
7,755 miles
MMN
Stow
United States
Distance
12,480 km
7,755 mi / 6,739 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT MMN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Minute Man Air Field
IATA Code CPT MMN
ICAO Code FACT K6B6
City Cape Town Stow
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 280 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 42.460000, -71.520000

Cape Town (CPT) to Stow (MMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Minute Man Air Field (MMN) in Stow, United States is 12,480 kilometers (7,755 miles / 6,739 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 06:18 in Cape Town, it's 23:18 in Stow. 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.

The return flight from Stow (MMN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 116° (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 Minute Man Air Field (MMN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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