Charlotte to Cape Town - 7,998 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	7,998	+4,799	12,797 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	7,998	+4,799	12,797 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	7,998	+3,999	11,997 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	7,998	+3,999	11,997 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	7,998	+7,998	15,996 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	7,998	+3,999	11,997 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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Charlotte to Cape Town would take approximately 17 days compared to just 15h 44m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The CLT to CPT route connects Charlotte, United States with Cape Town, South Africa. This long-haul flight covers 7,998 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 115° from Charlotte. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) serves Charlotte, 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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 7,998 miles (12,871 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from CLT to CPT typically take around 15h 44m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 7,998 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.

Charlotte (CLT) to Cape Town (CPT)