Cape Town (CPT) to Orlando (MCO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,811
miles
12,570
kilometers
6,787
nautical miles

🕐 15h 23m
Flight Time
🧭 W (290°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,811 12,498
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,811 12,498
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,811 11,717
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,811 11,717
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,811 15,622
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,811 11,717
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?

Flights between Cape Town and Orlando follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to MCO route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Orlando, United States. This long-haul flight covers 7,811 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 290° 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 MCO

Orlando International Airport

Orlando International Airport (MCO) serves Orlando, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Orlando International Airport is 7,811 miles (12,570 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to MCO typically take around 15h 23m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,811 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.