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Flight Distance from Seattle (SEA) to Cape Town (CPT)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
SEAKSEA
Seattle, United States
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
Great Circle Path
16,444 km10,218 miles • 8,879 NM
Destination Airport
FACTCPT
Cape Town, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport
Direct Distance
16,444 km
10,218 Statute Miles
8,879 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
19h 51m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
1,480 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
80° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
19h 51m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
18h 22m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
32h 7m
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
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
- City / Country: Seattle, United States
- ICAO Code: KSEA
- Coordinates: 47.4479°, -122.3103°
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation: 433 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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