CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,582 km
8,440 miles
WBR
Big Rapids
United States
Distance
13,582 km
8,440 mi / 7,334 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
304°
northwest

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CPT WBR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Roben-Hood Airport
IATA Code CPT WBR
ICAO Code FACT KRQB
City Cape Town Big Rapids
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Detroit
Elevation 151 ft 990 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 43.720000, -85.500000

Cape Town (CPT) to Big Rapids (WBR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Roben-Hood Airport (WBR) in Big Rapids, United States is 13,582 kilometers (8,440 miles / 7,334 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 04:06 in Cape Town, it's 21:06 in Big Rapids. 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.

The return flight from Big Rapids (WBR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 108° (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 Roben-Hood Airport (WBR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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