Distance From Cape Town International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, CPT - MKE Distance

The distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is 8538 miles or 13741 kilometers or 7415 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 Cape Town ( South Africa ) to Milwaukee ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Milwaukee takes around 19 hours 37 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa to General Mitchell International Airport, Milwaukee, United States is 19 hours 37 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 • CPT - MKE

Kilometers		13741 km
Statute Miles		8538 miles
Nautical Miles		7415 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 37 minutes

Cape Town International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport Flight Route Map - CPT to MKE Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CPT - MKE

Time difference between Cape Town (South Africa) and Milwaukee (United States) is 8 Hours.
Milwaukee time is 8 Hours behind Cape Town.

Location	Local Time
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-12-17, 07:59:10 SAST
Milwaukee (United States)	2025-12-16, 23:59:10 CST

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

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

Destination

General Mitchell International Airport (MKE / KMKE) Milwaukee, United States