CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,014 km
8,708 miles
NIR
Beeville
United States
Distance
14,014 km
8,708 mi / 7,567 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
283°
west northwest

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CPT NIR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Chase Field Industrial Airport
IATA Code CPT NIR
ICAO Code FACT KTX2
City Cape Town Beeville
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 28.360000, -97.660000

Cape Town (CPT) to Beeville (NIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Chase Field Industrial Airport (NIR) in Beeville, United States is 14,014 kilometers (8,708 miles / 7,567 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west northwest at a heading of 283°.

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 01:04 in Cape Town, it's 17:04 in Beeville. 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 Beeville (NIR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 113° (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 Chase Field Industrial Airport (NIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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