Cape TownWashingtonNonstop Flight TimeCPT–IAD
Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) to Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport).
Direct flights from CPT to IAD have an estimated flight time of about 16h 57m, based on the 7,931-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 3×/wk across 1 captured airline, with United Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 20:00 to 20:00 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~16h 57m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 7,931 mi | Nonstop | 3×/wk From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | International |
Airlines on this route
Captured nonstop airlines for CPT to IAD
Our current provider sample includes 3×/wk direct flights from CPT to IAD across 1 captured airline.
- First departure
- 20:00
- Last departure
- 20:00
- Captured departures/day
- 1
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3×/wk | Boeing 787 · Seat map | 20:00 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IAD to CPT flights — 4×/wk on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for CPT to IAD, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 3 scheduled departures across 3 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from CPT to IAD?
The CPT to IAD flight time is estimated at about 16h 57m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is CPT from IAD?
CPT to IAD is about 7,931 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from CPT to IAD?
Yes. Captured schedules show 3×/wk from CPT to IAD on United Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
Which airlines fly from CPT to IAD?
Our current provider sample for CPT to IAD includes United Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from CPT to IAD?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for CPT to IAD include Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Washington
- DCA - WashingtonRonald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport · 24 mi from IADFlights to DCA
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 45 mi from IADFlights to BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 100 mi from IADFlights to RIC