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Flight Distance from Cape Town (CPT) to New York (LGA)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
CPTFACT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Great Circle Path
12,575 km7,814 miles • 6,790 NM
Destination Airport
KLGALGA
New York, United States
LaGuardia Airport
Direct Distance
12,575 km
7,814 Statute Miles
6,790 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
15h 18m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,132 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
305° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
15h 18m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
14h 10m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
24h 41m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇿🇦 South Africa→🇺🇸 United States
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Departure Airport Specs
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
- City / Country: Cape Town, South Africa
- ICAO Code: FACT
- Coordinates: -33.9740°, 18.6043°
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Elevation: 151 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
- City / Country: New York, United States
- ICAO Code: KLGA
- Coordinates: 40.7772°, -73.8726°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 21 ft
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