Distance From Ellsworth Air Force Base to Cape Town International Airport, RCA - CPT Distance

The distance from Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 9299 miles or 14964 kilometers or 8075 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 Rapid City ( United States ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Rapid City and Cape Town takes around 21 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Ellsworth Air Force Base, Rapid City, United States to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 21 hours 22 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 • RCA - CPT

Kilometers		14964 km
Statute Miles		9299 miles
Nautical Miles		8075 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		21 hours 22 minutes

Ellsworth Air Force Base to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - RCA to CPT Flight Path

Location of Ellsworth Air Force Base & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Rapid City to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • RCA - CPT

Time difference between Rapid City (United States) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 7 Hours.
Cape Town time is 7 Hours ahead of Rapid City.

Location	Local Time
Rapid City (United States)	2024-06-02, 22:34:50 CDT
Cape Town (South Africa)	2024-06-03, 05:34:50 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

Ellsworth Air Force Base (RCA / KRCA) Rapid City, United States

Destination

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