Distance From Chicago Midway International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, MDW - CPT Distance

The distance from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 8507 miles or 13690 kilometers or 7387 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 Chicago ( United States ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Chicago and Cape Town takes around 19 hours 33 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Chicago Midway International Airport, Chicago, United States to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 19 hours 33 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 • MDW - CPT

Kilometers		13690 km
Statute Miles		8507 miles
Nautical Miles		7387 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		19 hours 33 minutes

Chicago Midway International Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - MDW to CPT Flight Path

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

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • MDW - CPT

Time difference between Chicago (United States) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 8 Hours.
Cape Town time is 8 Hours ahead of Chicago.

Location	Local Time
Chicago (United States)	2025-12-15, 19:15:04 CST
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 03:15:04 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

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW / KMDW) Chicago, United States

Destination

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