Boston (BOS) to Cape Town (CPT)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,728
miles
12,438
kilometers
6,716
nautical miles

🕐 15h 13m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (117°)
Direction
🌍 +7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,728 12,365
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,728 12,365
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,728 11,592
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,728 11,592
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,728 15,456
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,728 11,592
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?

When you land in Cape Town, your watch will be 7 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The BOS to CPT route connects Boston, United States with Cape Town, South Africa. This long-haul flight covers 7,728 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 117° from Boston. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About BOS

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) serves Boston, 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 General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 7,728 miles (12,438 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from BOS to CPT typically take around 15h 13m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,728 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.