The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Cyril E King Airport (STT) in Charlotte Amalie, United States is 10,566 kilometers (6,566 miles / 5,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west northwest at a heading of 289°.

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 01:22 in Cape Town, it's 19:22 in Charlotte Amalie. With a 6-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 Charlotte Amalie (STT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 124° (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 Cyril E King Airport (STT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.