CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,820 km
9,209 miles
ROW
Roswell
United States
Distance
14,820 km
9,209 mi / 8,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
286°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT ROW
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Roswell Air Center Airport
IATA Code CPT ROW
ICAO Code FACT KROW
City Cape Town Roswell
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 151 ft 3,671 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 33.300000, -104.530000

Cape Town (CPT) to Roswell (ROW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) in Roswell, United States is 14,820 kilometers (9,209 miles / 8,002 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 286°.

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 17:51 in Cape Town, it's 08:51 in Roswell. 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 3,520 feet between the two airports. Roswell Air Center Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Roswell (ROW) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 107° (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 Roswell Air Center Airport (ROW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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