CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,194 km
10,062 miles
WCR
Chandalar Lake
United States
Distance
16,194 km
10,062 mi / 8,744 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
351°
north

Airport Comparison

CPT WCR
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Chandalar Lake Airport
IATA Code CPT WCR
ICAO Code FACT PALR
City Cape Town Chandalar Lake
Country South Africa United States
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Anchorage
Elevation 151 ft 1,920 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 67.500000, -148.480000

Cape Town (CPT) to Chandalar Lake (WCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) in Chandalar Lake, United States is 16,194 kilometers (10,062 miles / 8,744 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 351°.

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 04:58 in Cape Town, it's 17:58 in Chandalar Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,769 feet between the two airports. Chandalar Lake Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Chandalar Lake (WCR) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 19° (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 Chandalar Lake Airport (WCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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