CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,272 km
8,868 miles
RGR
Ranger
United States
Distance
14,272 km
8,868 mi / 7,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
287°
west northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT RGR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ranger Municipal Airport
IATA Code CPT RGR
ICAO Code FACT KF23
City Cape Town Ranger
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 1,470 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 32.450000, -98.680000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ranger (RGR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ranger Municipal Airport (RGR) in Ranger, United States is 14,272 kilometers (8,868 miles / 7,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 05:11 in Cape Town, it's 22:11 in Ranger. With a 7-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 1,319 feet between the two airports. Ranger Municipal Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Ranger (RGR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 110° (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 Ranger Municipal Airport (RGR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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