Cape Town (CPT) to New York (JFK)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,804
miles
12,560
kilometers
6,782
nautical miles

🕐 15h 22m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (305°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,804 12,486
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,804 12,486
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,804 11,706
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,804 11,706
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,804 15,608
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,804 11,706
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 New York earns you 15,608 base miles - that's 62% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to JFK route connects Cape Town, South Africa with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 7,804 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 305° 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 JFK

John F Kennedy International Airport

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is New York City's main international airport and one of the busiest in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport is 7,804 miles (12,560 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to JFK typically take around 15h 22m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,804 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.