Airport Comparison
| CPT | WLD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Strother Field |
| IATA Code | CPT | WLD |
| ICAO Code | FACT | KWLD |
| City | Cape Town | Winfield/Arkansas City |
| Country | South Africa | United States |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Chicago |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 1,160 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 37.170000, -97.040000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Winfield/Arkansas City (WLD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Strother Field (WLD) in Winfield/Arkansas City, United States is 14,297 kilometers (8,883 miles / 7,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west northwest at a heading of 293°.
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 20:48 in Cape Town, it's 12:48 in Winfield/Arkansas City. With a 8-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 1,009 feet between the two airports. Strother Field sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.
The return flight from Winfield/Arkansas City (WLD) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 107° (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 Strother Field (WLD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.