Cape Town (CPT) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,992
miles
16,080
kilometers
8,682
nautical miles

🕐 19h 32m
Flight Time
🧭 W (282°)
Direction
🌍 -10h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
9,992 15,987
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
9,992 15,987
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
9,992 14,988
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
9,992 14,988
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
9,992 19,984
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
9,992 14,988
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 international flight from South Africa to United States requires a valid passport. Remember to check visa requirements before traveling!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to LAX route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 9,992 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 282° from Cape Town. There is a 10 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

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

🛬 About LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 9,992 miles (16,080 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to LAX typically take around 19h 32m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 9,992 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.