Cape Town (CPT) to Detroit (DTW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 8,303
miles
13,363
kilometers
7,215
nautical miles

🕐 16h 19m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (303°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
8,303 13,285
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
8,303 13,285
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
8,303 12,455
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
8,303 12,455
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
8,303 16,606
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
8,303 12,455
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 Detroit earns you 16,606 base miles - that's 66% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to DTW route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Detroit, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,303 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 NW bearing of 303° from Cape Town. There is a 7 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

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

🛬 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is 8,303 miles (13,363 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to DTW typically take around 16h 19m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 8,303 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.