Distance From Carlsbad Caverns Heliport to Cape Town International Airport

The distance from Carlsbad Caverns Heliport () to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 9180 miles or 14774 kilometers or 7972 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 Carlsbad ( United States ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Carlsbad and Cape Town takes around 21 hours 6 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Carlsbad Caverns Heliport, Carlsbad, United States to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 21 hours 6 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

Kilometers		14774 km
Statute Miles		9180 miles
Nautical Miles		7972 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 6 minutes

Carlsbad Caverns Heliport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - to CPT Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CPT

Time difference between Carlsbad (United States) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 9 Hours.
Cape Town time is 9 Hours ahead of Carlsbad.

Location	Local Time
Carlsbad (United States)	2025-12-15, 17:31:16 MST
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 02:31:16 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

Carlsbad Caverns Heliport ( / ) Carlsbad, United States

Destination

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