The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to State College Regional Airport (SCE) in State College, United States is 12,879 kilometers (8,003 miles / 6,954 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 22:37 in Cape Town, it's 15:37 in State College. 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 1,080 feet between the two airports. State College Regional Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from State College (SCE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 114° (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 State College Regional Airport (SCE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.