CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,910 km
9,886 miles
SCC
Deadhorse
United States
Distance
15,910 km
9,886 mi / 8,591 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
353°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT SCC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Deadhorse Airport
IATA Code CPT SCC
ICAO Code FACT PASC
City Cape Town Deadhorse
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 151 ft 67 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 70.190000, -148.470000

Cape Town (CPT) to Deadhorse (SCC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Deadhorse Airport (SCC) in Deadhorse, United States is 15,910 kilometers (9,886 miles / 8,591 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 353°.

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 23:38 in Cape Town, it's 12:38 in Deadhorse. With a 11-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Deadhorse (SCC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 18° (north northeast). 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 Deadhorse Airport (SCC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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