Distance From Cape Town International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, CPT - MSP Distance

The distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP) is 8829 miles or 14209 kilometers or 7667 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 Minneapolis ( United States )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Cape Town and Minneapolis takes around 20 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field, Minneapolis, United States is 20 hours 17 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 - MSP

Kilometers		14209 km
Statute Miles		8829 miles
Nautical Miles		7667 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 17 minutes

Cape Town International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field Flight Route Map - CPT to MSP Flight Path

Location of Cape Town International Airport & Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field is given below.
Click the map to view Cape Town to Minneapolis nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • CPT - MSP

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

Location	Local Time
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 20:42:54 SAST
Minneapolis (United States)	2025-12-16, 12:42:54 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

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP / KMSP) Minneapolis, United States