Cape Town to Seattle - 10,217 Miles | Flight Distance Calculator

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline	Base Miles	Elite Bonus	Elite Total
🇺🇸 American Airlines AAdvantage	10,217	+6,130	16,347 Platinum
🔺 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles	10,217	+6,130	16,347 Gold Medallion
⭐ United Airlines MileagePlus	10,217	+5,109	15,326 Premier Gold
❤️ Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards	10,217	+5,109	15,326 A-List Preferred
🏔️ Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan	10,217	+10,217	20,434 MVP Gold
🔵 JetBlue Airways TrueBlue	10,217	+5,109	15,326 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 Seattle 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 SEA route connects Cape Town, South Africa with Seattle, United States. This long-haul flight covers 10,217 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 307° from Cape Town. There is a 10 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About CPT

Cape Town International Airport

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

🛬 About SEA

Seattle Tacoma International Airport

Seattle Tacoma International Airport (SEA) serves Seattle, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport to Seattle Tacoma International Airport is 10,217 miles (16,443 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.

Direct flights from CPT to SEA typically take around 19h 58m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.

You'll earn approximately 10,217 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 Seattle (SEA)