What is the flight distance between CPT and IAD?

Distance between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 12764 kilometers or 7931 miles.

Distance From Cape Town International Airport to Dulles International Airport (CPT - IAD Distance)

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

Flight time from Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa to Dulles International Airport, Washington, United States is 15 hours 52 minutes under avarage conditions.

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

Time difference between Cape Town (South Africa) and Washington (United States) is 6 Hours. Washington time is 6 Hours behind Cape Town. It is currently 21:50 in Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and 15:50 in Dulles International Airport (IAD).

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Dulles International Airport (IAD) is 7931 miles. This is equivalent to 12764 kilometers or 6887 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.

12764 kilometers is the distance from Cape Town International Airport, South Africa to Dulles International Airport, United States.

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

Estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa to Dulles International Airport, Washington, United States is 15 hours 52 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 • CPT - IAD

Time difference between Cape Town (South Africa) and Washington (United States) is 6 Hours.
Current local time in Cape Town is 2026-05-14, 21:50:15 SAST and time in Washington is 2026-05-14, 15:50:15 EDT.
Washington time is 6 Hours behind Cape Town.

Cape Town International Airport to Dulles International Airport Flight Route Map - CPT to IAD Flight Path

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

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:	2026-05-14, 21:50:15 SAST
Current weather:	Cape Town International Airport 15 day weather forecast

Dulles International Airport
City:	Washington
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	IAD
ICAO Code:	KIAD
GPS Coordinates:	Latitude: N 38° 56' 40.3'' Longitude: W 77° 27' 20.9''
Current time:	2026-05-14, 15:50:15 EDT
Current weather:	Dulles International Airport 15 day weather forecast
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