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Flight Distance from New York (JFK) to Cape Town (CPT)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
JFKKJFK
New York, United States
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Great Circle Path
12,561 km7,805 miles • 6,782 NM
Destination Airport
FACTCPT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Direct Distance
12,561 km
7,805 Statute Miles
6,782 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
15h 17m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,130 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
116° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
15h 17m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
14h 9m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
24h 39m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 United States→🇿🇦 South Africa
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
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
- City / Country: New York, United States
- ICAO Code: KJFK
- Coordinates: 40.6394°, -73.7793°
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Elevation: 13 ft
Arrival 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
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