Distance From Santa Ynez Airport to Cape Town International Airport, SQA - CPT Distance

The distance from Santa Ynez Airport (SQA) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 10094 miles or 16245 kilometers or 8766 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 Ynez ( United States ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Santa Ynez and Cape Town takes around 23 hours 12 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Santa Ynez Airport, Santa Ynez, United States to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 23 hours 12 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 • SQA - CPT

Kilometers		16245 km
Statute Miles		10094 miles
Nautical Miles		8766 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		23 hours 12 minutes

Santa Ynez Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - SQA to CPT Flight Path

Location of Santa Ynez Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Santa Ynez, United States and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SQA - CPT

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

Location	Local Time
Santa Ynez (United States)	2025-12-15, 17:15:00 PST
Cape Town (South Africa)	2025-12-16, 03:15:00 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 Ynez Airport (SQA / KIZA) Santa Ynez, United States

Destination

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