Distance From Maxson Airfield to Cape Town International Airport, AXB - CPT Distance

The distance from Maxson Airfield (AXB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 8008 miles or 12888 kilometers or 6954 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 Alexandria Bay ( United States ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Alexandria Bay and Cape Town takes around 18 hours 24 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Maxson Airfield, Alexandria Bay, United States to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 18 hours 24 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 • AXB - CPT

Kilometers		12888 km
Statute Miles		8008 miles
Nautical Miles		6954 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 24 minutes

Maxson Airfield to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - AXB to CPT Flight Path

Location of Maxson Airfield & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Alexandria Bay to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

Click to see flight route on Google Map between Alexandria Bay, United States and Cape Town, South Africa. .

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • AXB - CPT

Time difference between Alexandria Bay (United States) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Cape Town time is 6 Hours ahead of Alexandria Bay.

Location	Local Time
Alexandria Bay (United States)	2026-08-03, 10:32:12 EDT
Cape Town (South Africa)	2026-08-03, 16:32:12 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

Maxson Airfield (AXB / 89NY) Alexandria Bay, United States

Destination

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