Cape Town (CPT) to Newark (EWR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,824
miles
12,592
kilometers
6,799
nautical miles

🕐 15h 24m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (304°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,824 12,518
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,824 12,518
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,824 11,736
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,824 11,736
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,824 15,648
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,824 11,736
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?

This long-haul flight covers 7,824 miles across 16 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to EWR route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Newark, United States. This long-haul flight covers 7,824 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 304° 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 EWR

Newark Liberty International Airport

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) serves Newark, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport is 7,824 miles (12,592 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to EWR typically take around 15h 24m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,824 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.