Cape Town to Chicago - 8,518 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	8,518	+5,111	13,629 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	8,518	+5,111	13,629 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	8,518	+4,259	12,777 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	8,518	+4,259	12,777 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	8,518	+8,518	17,036 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	8,518	+4,259	12,777 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?

Flying saves serious time on this route! Driving from Cape Town to Chicago would take approximately 18 days compared to just 16h 43m by air.

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to ORD route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Chicago, United States. This long-haul flight covers 8,518 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 301° from Cape Town. There is a 8 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

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

🛬 About ORD

Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the world's busiest airports and a major hub in the United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 8,518 miles (13,709 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from CPT to ORD typically take around 16h 43m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 8,518 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.

Cape Town (CPT) to Chicago (ORD)