CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,579 km
7,816 miles
OAJ
Jacksonville
United States
Distance
12,579 km
7,816 mi / 6,792 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
297°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT OAJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Albert J Ellis Airport
IATA Code CPT OAJ
ICAO Code FACT KOAJ
City Cape Town Jacksonville
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 93 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 34.830000, -77.610000

Cape Town (CPT) to Jacksonville (OAJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) in Jacksonville, United States is 12,579 kilometers (7,816 miles / 6,792 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 297°.

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 11:10 in Cape Town, it's 04:10 in Jacksonville. 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 Jacksonville (OAJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 116° (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 Albert J Ellis Airport (OAJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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