Cape Town (CPT) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,790
miles
14,145
kilometers
7,638
nautical miles

🕐 17h 15m
Flight Time
🧭 W (288°)
Direction
🌍 -8h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,790 14,064
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,790 14,064
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,790 13,185
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,790 13,185
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,790 17,580
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,790 13,185
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?

A round trip between Cape Town and Dallas-Fort Worth earns you 17,580 base miles - that's 70% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to DFW route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Dallas-Fort Worth, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,790 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from South Africa to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a W bearing of 288° from Cape Town. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

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

🛬 About DFW

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) serves Dallas-Fort Worth, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is 8,790 miles (14,145 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to DFW typically take around 17h 15m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,790 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.