CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,210 km
9,451 miles
SBS
Steamboat Springs
United States
Distance
15,210 km
9,451 mi / 8,213 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
295°
west northwest

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CPT SBS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field
IATA Code CPT SBS
ICAO Code FACT KSBS
City Cape Town Steamboat Springs
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Denver
Elevation 151 ft 6,882 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 40.520000, -106.870000

Cape Town (CPT) to Steamboat Springs (SBS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field (SBS) in Steamboat Springs, United States is 15,210 kilometers (9,451 miles / 8,213 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 295°.

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 15:13 in Cape Town, it's 06:13 in Steamboat Springs. 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 6,731 feet between the two airports. Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams 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 Steamboat Springs (SBS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 99° (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 Steamboat Springs/Bob Adams Field (SBS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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