Distance From La Guardia Airport to Cape Town International Airport, LGA - CPT Distance

The distance from La Guardia Airport (LGA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 7813 miles or 12574 kilometers or 6785 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 New York ( United States ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between New York and Cape Town takes around 17 hours 57 minutes.

Estimated flight time from La Guardia Airport, New York, United States to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 17 hours 57 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 • LGA - CPT

Kilometers		12574 km
Statute Miles		7813 miles
Nautical Miles		6785 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		17 hours 57 minutes

La Guardia Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - LGA to CPT Flight Path

Location of La Guardia Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view New York to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • LGA - CPT

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

Location	Local Time
New York (United States)	2025-12-18, 01:19:39 EST
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-12-18, 08:19:39 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

La Guardia Airport (LGA / KLGA) New York, United States

Destination

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