Cape Town to Houston - 8,623 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,623	+5,174	13,797 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,623	+5,174	13,797 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,623	+4,312	12,935 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,623	+4,312	12,935 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,623	+8,623	17,246 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,623	+4,312	12,935 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 Cape Town to Houston would take approximately 18 days compared to just 16h 55m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to IAH route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Houston, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,623 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 285° 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 IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 8,623 miles (13,877 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from CPT to IAH typically take around 16h 55m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,623 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.

Cape Town (CPT) to Houston (IAH)