Atlanta to Cape Town - 8,134 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,134	+4,880	13,014 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,134	+4,880	13,014 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,134	+4,067	12,201 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,134	+4,067	12,201 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,134	+8,134	16,268 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,134	+4,067	12,201 Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Atlanta and Cape Town follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The ATL to CPT route connects Atlanta, United States with Cape Town, South Africa. This long-haul flight covers 8,134 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to South Africa. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 114° from Atlanta. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) serves Atlanta, United States.

🛬 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) serves Cape Town, South Africa.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 8,134 miles (13,090 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from ATL to CPT typically take around 16 hours. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,134 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.

Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.

Atlanta (ATL) to Cape Town (CPT)