Airport Comparison
| CPT | MTC | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Selfridge Angb Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | MTC |
| ICAO Code | FACT | KMTC |
| City | Cape Town | Mount Clemens |
| Country | South Africa | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Detroit |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 580 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 42.610000, -82.840000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Mount Clemens (MTC) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Selfridge Angb Airport (MTC) in Mount Clemens, United States is 13,338 kilometers (8,288 miles / 7,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west 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 19:05 in Cape Town, it's 12:05 in Mount Clemens. 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 Mount Clemens (MTC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 110° (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 Selfridge Angb Airport (MTC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.