CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,385 km
8,938 miles
NSL
Slayton
United States
Distance
14,385 km
8,938 mi / 7,767 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
302°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT NSL
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Slayton Municipal Airport
IATA Code CPT NSL
ICAO Code FACT KDVP
City Cape Town Slayton
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 1,623 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 43.990000, -95.780000

Cape Town (CPT) to Slayton (NSL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Slayton Municipal Airport (NSL) in Slayton, United States is 14,385 kilometers (8,938 miles / 7,767 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 03:38 in Cape Town, it's 19:38 in Slayton. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,472 feet between the two airports. Slayton Municipal Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Slayton (NSL) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 102° (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 Slayton Municipal Airport (NSL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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