Cape Town to Atlanta flight distance & time (CPT-ATL)
How far is Cape Town from Atlanta by plane? The great circle distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is 13,083 km / 7,064 nm, about 15h 34m flight time, with an initial heading of 294° (WNW).
| From | Cape Town International Airport (CPT), Cape Town, ZA |
|---|---|
| To | Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Atlanta, US |
| Distance | 13,083 km · 7,064 nm · 8,130 mi |
| Initial heading | 294° (WNW) |
Aircraft with enough range to fly CPT to ATL nonstop
| Type | Range |
|---|---|
| McDonnell Douglas MD-11 | 7,144 nm / 13,231 km |
| Boeing 747-400 | 7,262 nm / 13,449 km |
| Airbus A340-300 | 7,397 nm / 13,699 km |
| Boeing B-52 Stratofortress | 7,652 nm / 14,172 km |
| Airbus A340-600 | 7,883 nm / 14,599 km |
| Airbus A340-200 | 7,991 nm / 14,799 km |
| Tupolew / Tupolev Tu-95 | 8,099 nm / 14,999 km |
| Airbus A380 | 8,207 nm / 15,199 km |
| Airbus A340-500 | 9,017 nm / 16,699 km |
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Frequently asked questions
- How far is Cape Town from Atlanta?
- The great circle distance between Cape Town and Atlanta is 13,083 km (7,064 nm / 8,130 mi).
- How long is the flight from Cape Town to Atlanta?
- A direct flight from CPT to ATL takes about 15h 34m, based on a typical jet cruise speed. Actual time varies by aircraft type and wind - see the aircraft list above for type-specific estimates.
- Is there a nonstop flight from Cape Town to Atlanta?
- No scheduled nonstop service is currently listed for this route in our data.