CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,176 km
10,051 miles
PHO
Point Hope
United States
Distance
16,176 km
10,051 mi / 8,734 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
north

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CPT PHO
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Point Hope Airport
IATA Code CPT PHO
ICAO Code FACT PAPO
City Cape Town Point Hope
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Nome
Elevation 151 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 68.350000, -166.800000

Cape Town (CPT) to Point Hope (PHO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Point Hope Airport (PHO) in Point Hope, United States is 16,176 kilometers (10,051 miles / 8,734 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 4°.

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 15:29 in Cape Town, it's 04:29 in Point Hope. With a 11-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 Point Hope (PHO) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 352° (north). 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 Point Hope Airport (PHO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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