CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
17,562 km
10,913 miles
PML
Cold Bay
United States
Distance
17,562 km
10,913 mi / 9,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
359°
north

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CPT PML
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Port Moller Airport
IATA Code CPT PML
ICAO Code FACT PAAL
City Cape Town Cold Bay
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 151 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 56.010000, -160.560000

Cape Town (CPT) to Cold Bay (PML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Port Moller Airport (PML) in Cold Bay, United States is 17,562 kilometers (10,913 miles / 9,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 359°.

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 21:19 in Cape Town, it's 10:19 in Cold Bay. 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 Cold Bay (PML) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 2° (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 Port Moller Airport (PML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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