Cape Town (CPT) to Phoenix (PHX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 9,626
miles
15,492
kilometers
8,365
nautical miles

🕐 18h 50m
Flight Time
🧭 W (284°)
Direction
🌍 -9h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
9,626 15,402
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
9,626 15,402
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
9,626 14,439
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
9,626 14,439
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
9,626 19,252
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
9,626 14,439
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 Phoenix earns you 19,252 base miles - that's 77% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The CPT to PHX route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Phoenix, United States. This long-haul flight covers 9,626 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 284° from Cape Town. There is a 9 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

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

🛬 About PHX

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) serves Phoenix, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 9,626 miles (15,492 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from CPT to PHX typically take around 18h 50m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 9,626 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.