Cape Town (CPT) to New York (LGA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,813
miles
12,574
kilometers
6,789
nautical miles

🕐 15h 23m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (305°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,813 12,501
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,813 12,501
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,813 11,720
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,813 11,720
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,813 15,626
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,813 11,720
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 LGA route connects Cape Town, South Africa with New York, United States. This long-haul flight covers 7,813 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 LGA

La Guardia Airport

La Guardia Airport (LGA) serves New York, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to La Guardia Airport is 7,813 miles (12,574 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to LGA typically take around 15h 23m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,813 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.