Distance From Rosecrans Memorial Airport to Cape Town International Airport, STJ - CPT Distance

The distance from Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 8824 miles or 14201 kilometers or 7663 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 St Joseph ( United States ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between St Joseph and Cape Town takes around 20 hours 17 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Rosecrans Memorial Airport, St Joseph, United States to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 20 hours 17 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 • STJ - CPT

Kilometers		14201 km
Statute Miles		8824 miles
Nautical Miles		7663 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		20 hours 17 minutes

Rosecrans Memorial Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - STJ to CPT Flight Path

Location of Rosecrans Memorial Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view St Joseph to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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

Time Difference Between the Airports • STJ - CPT

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

Location	Local Time
St Joseph (United States)	2025-12-15, 06:28:02 EST
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-12-15, 13:28:02 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

Rosecrans Memorial Airport (STJ / KSTJ) St Joseph, United States

Destination

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