CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,285 km
8,876 miles
OKC
Oklahoma City
United States
Distance
14,285 km
8,876 mi / 7,713 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
291°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT OKC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Will Rogers World Airport
IATA Code CPT OKC
ICAO Code FACT KOKC
City Cape Town Oklahoma City
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 1,296 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 35.390000, -97.600000

Cape Town (CPT) to Oklahoma City (OKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) in Oklahoma City, United States is 14,285 kilometers (8,876 miles / 7,713 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 291°.

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 01:08 in Cape Town, it's 17:08 in Oklahoma City. 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 1,145 feet between the two airports. Will Rogers World Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Oklahoma City (OKC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 108° (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 Will Rogers World Airport (OKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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