Distance From Candle 2 Airport to Cape Town International Airport, CDL - CPT Distance

The distance from Candle 2 Airport (CDL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 10230 miles or 16463 kilometers or 8884 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Candle ( United States ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Candle and Cape Town takes around 23 hours 31 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Candle 2 Airport, Candle, United States to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 23 hours 31 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • CDL - CPT

Kilometers		16463 km
Statute Miles		10230 miles
Nautical Miles		8884 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 31 minutes

Candle 2 Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - CDL to CPT Flight Path

Location of Candle 2 Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Candle to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Candle, United States and Cape Town, South Africa. .

Nonstop flight route between Candle, United States and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CDL - CPT

Time difference between Candle (United States) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 10 Hours.
Cape Town time is 10 Hours ahead of Candle.

Location	Local Time
Candle (United States)	2026-06-23, 11:00:13 AKDT
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-06-23, 21:00:13 SAST

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Candle 2 Airport (CDL / AK75) Candle, United States

Destination

Cape Town International Airport (CPT / FACT) Cape Town, South Africa