Cape Town (CPT) to Philadelphia (PHL)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 7,851
miles
12,635
kilometers
6,822
nautical miles

🕐 15h 27m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (303°)
Direction
🌍 -7h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
7,851 12,562
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
7,851 12,562
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
7,851 11,777
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
7,851 11,777
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
7,851 15,702
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
7,851 11,777
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?

A round trip between Cape Town and Philadelphia earns you 15,702 base miles - that's 63% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to PHL route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Philadelphia, United States. This long-haul flight covers 7,851 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 303° 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 PHL

Philadelphia International Airport

Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) serves Philadelphia, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 7,851 miles (12,635 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to PHL typically take around 15h 27m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 7,851 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.