Distance From Hearst San Simeon Airstrip to Cape Town International Airport

The distance from Hearst San Simeon Airstrip () to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 10169 miles or 16366 kilometers or 8831 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 San Simeon ( United States ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Simeon and Cape Town takes around 23 hours 22 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Hearst San Simeon Airstrip, San Simeon, United States to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 23 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 • - CPT

Kilometers		16366 km
Statute Miles		10169 miles
Nautical Miles		8831 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 22 minutes

Hearst San Simeon Airstrip to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - to CPT Flight Path

Location of Hearst San Simeon Airstrip & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view San Simeon to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • - CPT

Time difference between San Simeon (United States) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 10 Hours.
Cape Town time is 10 Hours ahead of San Simeon.

Location	Local Time
San Simeon (United States)	2025-12-15, 15:59:52 PST
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 01:59:52 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

Hearst San Simeon Airstrip ( / CN66) San Simeon, United States

Destination

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