CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,521 km
9,644 miles
PUC
Price
United States
Distance
15,521 km
9,644 mi / 8,380 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
293°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT PUC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field
IATA Code CPT PUC
ICAO Code FACT KPUC
City Cape Town Price
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 151 ft 5,958 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 39.610000, -110.750000

Cape Town (CPT) to Price (PUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) in Price, United States is 15,521 kilometers (9,644 miles / 8,380 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.

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 22:08 in Cape Town, it's 13:08 in Price. With a 9-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 5,807 feet between the two airports. Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field sits higher than Cape Town International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Price (PUC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 98° (east). 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 Carbon County Regional/Buck Davis Field (PUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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