CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,393 km
8,944 miles
SCB
Scribner
United States
Distance
14,393 km
8,944 mi / 7,772 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
299°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT SCB
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Scribner State Airport
IATA Code CPT SCB
ICAO Code FACT KSCB
City Cape Town Scribner
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Chicago
Elevation 151 ft 1,325 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 41.610000, -96.630000

Cape Town (CPT) to Scribner (SCB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Scribner State Airport (SCB) in Scribner, United States is 14,393 kilometers (8,944 miles / 7,772 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 299°.

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 02:54 in Cape Town, it's 18:54 in Scribner. With a 8-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 1,174 feet between the two airports. Scribner State Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Scribner (SCB) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 104° (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 Scribner State Airport (SCB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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