Distance From Lake Cumberland Regional Airport to Cape Town International Airport, SME - CPT Distance

The distance from Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 8237 miles or 13255 kilometers or 7153 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 Somerset ( United States ) to Cape Town ( South Africa )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Somerset and Cape Town takes around 18 hours 56 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Lake Cumberland Regional Airport, Somerset, United States to Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town, South Africa is 18 hours 56 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 • SME - CPT

Kilometers		13255 km
Statute Miles		8237 miles
Nautical Miles		7153 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		18 hours 56 minutes

Lake Cumberland Regional Airport to Cape Town International Airport Flight Route Map - SME to CPT Flight Path

Location of Lake Cumberland Regional Airport & Cape Town International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Somerset to Cape Town nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Somerset, United States and Cape Town, South Africa.

Time Difference Between the Airports • SME - CPT

Time difference between Somerset (United States) and Cape Town (South Africa) is 7 Hours.
Cape Town time is 7 Hours ahead of Somerset.

Location	Local Time
Somerset (United States)	2024-12-22, 10:59:25 EST
Cape Town (South Africa)	2024-12-22, 17:59:25 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

Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME / KSME) Somerset, United States

Destination

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