Distance From Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Cape Town International Airport, SBA - CPT Distance

The distance from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 10079 miles or 16220 kilometers or 8752 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 Santa Barbara ( United States ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Barbara and Cape Town takes around 23 hours 10 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, Santa Barbara, United States to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 23 hours 10 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 • SBA - CPT

Kilometers		16220 km
Statute Miles		10079 miles
Nautical Miles		8752 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 10 minutes

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - SBA to CPT Flight Path

Location of Santa Barbara Municipal Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Santa Barbara to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Santa Barbara, United States and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SBA - CPT

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

Location	Local Time
Santa Barbara (United States)	2025-12-17, 00:48:16 PST
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-12-17, 10:48:16 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

Santa Barbara Municipal Airport (SBA / KSBA) Santa Barbara, United States

Destination

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