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Flight distance & time
Washington Dulles International Airport → Cape Town International Airport
IADCPT
- Distance
- 12,763 km · 7,930 mi
- Flight time
- 16h 42m
- CO₂ per passenger
- 1,148 kg
This Washington Dulles International Airport → Cape Town International Airport route is 12,763 km (7,930 mi) end to end. The estimated flight time is 16h 42m, and a passenger's share of CO₂ works out at roughly 1,148 kg.
See the reverse route: Cape Town International Airport → Washington Dulles International Airport
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- FromIADWashington Dulles International AirportDulles, Virginia
- ToCPTCape Town International AirportCape Town, Western-Cape
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Average daily flights~0.4 flights/day
Airlines on this route
United Airlines
Common questions
Washington Dulles International Airport to Cape Town International Airport FAQ
How far is Washington Dulles International Airport from Cape Town International Airport?
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are 12,763 km (7,930 mi) apart, measured along the great-circle route.
How long is the flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?
A direct IAD–CPT flight covers the distance in about 16h 42m, though the exact time shifts with aircraft type and winds.
How much CO₂ does a flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cape Town International Airport produce?
A passenger's share of CO₂ on the IAD–CPT route is roughly 1,148 kg.
Which airlines fly from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cape Town International Airport?
United Airlines operate scheduled service between IAD and CPT.
Flight distance and time are estimates for ideal conditions — actual figures vary with aircraft type, routing and weather.
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