CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,405 km
8,329 miles
MRC
Columbia/Mount Pleasant
United States
Distance
13,405 km
8,329 mi / 7,238 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
295°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT MRC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Maury County Regional Airport
IATA Code CPT MRC
ICAO Code FACT KMRC
City Cape Town Columbia/Mount Pleasant
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 681 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 35.550000, -87.180000

Cape Town (CPT) to Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) in Columbia/Mount Pleasant, United States is 13,405 kilometers (8,329 miles / 7,238 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 23:07 in Cape Town, it's 15:07 in Columbia/Mount Pleasant. 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.

The return flight from Columbia/Mount Pleasant (MRC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 112° (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 Maury County Regional Airport (MRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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