What is the flight distance between CHS and CPT?

Distance between Charleston International Airport (CHS) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 12686 kilometers or 7883 miles.

Distance From Charleston International Airport to Cape Town International Airport (CHS - CPT Distance)

Q: How long is the flight from CHS to CPT?

Flight time from Charleston International Airport, Charleston, United States to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 15 hours 46 minutes under avarage conditions.

Q: What is the time difference between Charleston, United States and Cape Town, South Africa?

Time difference between Charleston (United States) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 6 Hours. Cape Town time is 6 Hours ahead of Charleston. It is currently 13:39 in Charleston International Airport (CHS) and 19:39 in Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

The flight distance from Charleston International Airport (CHS) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 7883 miles. This is equivalent to 12686 kilometers or 6845 nautical miles. The distance shown below is the straight line distance (may be called as flying or air distance) or direct flight distance between airports.

12686 kilometers is the distance from Charleston International Airport, United States to Cape Town International Airport, South Africa.

Flight Duration between Charleston, United States and Cape Town, South Africa

Estimated flight time from Charleston International Airport, Charleston, United States to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 15 hours 46 minutes under avarage conditions. The flight time calculator assumes an average flight speed for a commercial airliner of 500 mph, which is equivalent to 805 km/hr or 434 knots. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind speeds or weather conditions.

Time Difference Between the Airports • CHS - CPT

Time difference between Charleston (United States) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Current local time in Charleston is 2026-05-30, 13:39:58 EDT and time in Cape Town is 2026-05-30, 19:39:58 SAST.
Cape Town time is 6 Hours ahead of Charleston.

Charleston International Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - CHS to CPT Flight Path

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

Charleston International Airport
City:	Charleston
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	CHS
ICAO Code:	KCHS
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: N 32° 53' 55.1'' Longitude: W 80° 2' 25.9''
Current time:	2026-05-30, 13:39:58 EDT
Current weather:	Charleston International Airport 15 day weather forecast

Cape Town International Airport
City:	Cape Town
Country:	South Africa
IATA Code:	CPT
ICAO Code:	FACT
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: S 33° 57' 53.3'' Longitude: E 18° 36' 6.1''
Current time:	2026-05-30, 19:39:58 SAST
Current weather:	Cape Town International Airport 15 day weather forecast
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