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.