CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,601 km
7,830 miles
PHF
Newport News
United States
Distance
12,601 km
7,830 mi / 6,804 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
300°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT PHF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
IATA Code CPT PHF
ICAO Code FACT KPHF
City Cape Town Newport News
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/New_York
Elevation 151 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 37.130000, -76.490000

Cape Town (CPT) to Newport News (PHF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) in Newport News, United States is 12,601 kilometers (7,830 miles / 6,804 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 11:58 in Cape Town, it's 05:58 in Newport News. With a 6-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 Newport News (PHF) 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 Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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