CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,036 km
9,964 miles
UMT
Umiat
United States
Distance
16,036 km
9,964 mi / 8,659 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
354°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT UMT
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Umiat Airport
IATA Code CPT UMT
ICAO Code FACT PAUM
City Cape Town Umiat
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 151 ft 268 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 69.370000, -152.130000

Cape Town (CPT) to Umiat (UMT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Umiat Airport (UMT) in Umiat, United States is 16,036 kilometers (9,964 miles / 8,659 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 354°.

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 00:40 in Cape Town, it's 13:40 in Umiat. 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 Umiat (UMT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 13° (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 Umiat Airport (UMT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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