What is the flight distance between IAD and CPT?

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

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

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

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

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

Time difference between Washington (United States) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 6 Hours. Cape Town time is 6 Hours ahead of Washington. It is currently 07:51 in Dulles International Airport (IAD) and 13:51 in Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

The flight distance from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) 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 Dulles International Airport, United States to Cape Town International Airport, South Africa.

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

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

Time difference between Washington (United States) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 6 Hours.
Current local time in Washington is 2026-03-15, 07:51:57 EDT and time in Cape Town is 2026-03-15, 13:51:57 SAST.
Cape Town time is 6 Hours ahead of Washington.

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

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

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:	2026-03-15, 07:51:57 EDT
Current weather:	Dulles 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:	2026-03-15, 13:51:57 SAST
Current weather:	Cape Town International Airport 15 day weather forecast
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