Cape Town (CPT) to Miami (MIA)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,670
miles
12,344
kilometers
6,665
nautical miles

🕐 15h 7m
Flight Time
🧭 W (288°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,670 12,272
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,670 12,272
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,670 11,505
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,670 11,505
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,670 15,340
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,670 11,505
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 Miami 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 MIA route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Miami, United States. This long-haul flight covers 7,670 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 288° 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 MIA

Miami International Airport

Miami International Airport (MIA) serves Miami, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Miami International Airport is 7,670 miles (12,344 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to MIA typically take around 15h 7m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,670 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.