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Direct flights from New York to Cape Town

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EWR - CPT route map All flights from EWR to CPT non-stop. There are direct flights from Newark Liberty International (EWR), New Jersey, USA to Cape Town International (CPT), South Africa with United Airlines. 3 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure times range from 20:25 to 21:35 depending on the schedule period. The flight distance is 7868 miles (12660 km). Flight time ranges from 14 hours and 25 minutes to 14 hours and 45 minutes.

EWR
Newark Liberty
USANew York , USA
CPT
Cape Town
South AfricaCape Town , South Africa
EWR
Newark Liberty
USANew York , USA
Cape Town
South AfricaCape Town , South Africa
CPT
Flight time 14h 25min to 14h 45min
Updated Jul 12, 2026
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Flight schedule from New York to Cape Town with United Airlines

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for United Airlines. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-07-12

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New York to Cape Town scheduled departures

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EWR-CPT flight route
Route map from New York, EWR to Cape Town, CPT. The distance is 7868 miles or 12660 km.
New York - Cape Town direct flight map
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EWR - CPT route facts

  • Distance
    7868 miles (12660 km)
  • Flight time
    14 hours and 25 minutes to 14 hours and 45 minutes
  • Airline
    United United
  • Airline alliances
    Star Alliance
  • Cabins
    Economy Premium Economy Business
  • Hub airports
    EWR
  • Departure terminals
    Terminal C
  • Aircraft
    Boeing 787-9

Route FAQ

United Airlines operates non-stop flights from EWR to CPT with 3 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from EWR to CPT ranges from 14 hours and 25 minutes to 14 hours and 45 minutes. The route covers 7868 miles (12660 km).

3 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, with published departure times ranging from 20:25 to 21:35 depending on the schedule period.

Departure terminal: Terminal C.

Economy, Premium Economy and Business are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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