The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Mountain Home Afb Airport (MUO) in Mountain Home, United States is 15,979 kilometers (9,929 miles / 8,628 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 04:35 in Cape Town, it's 19:35 in Mountain Home. 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 2,845 feet between the two airports. Mountain Home Afb Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Mountain Home (MUO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 91° (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 Mountain Home Afb Airport (MUO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.