Cape Town to Chicago Flights
Flights from Cape Town (CPT) to Chicago (CHI) connect South Africa and United States. The great-circle distance is approximately 13,710 km, and a typical direct flight takes about 18 hours. Airports commonly used for this city pair include CPT and CHI, ORD, MDW. The reverse route is Chicago to Cape Town. Use the search tool below to compare live prices and schedules — do not treat any static text on this page as a live fare.
Route facts
- Origin
- Cape Town, South Africa
- Destination
- Chicago, United States
- Distance
- 13,710 km
- Typical duration
- about 18 hours
- Origin codes
- CPT
- Destination codes
- CHI, ORD, MDW
- Primary keyword
- flights from Cape Town to Chicago
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Route overview
Cape Town to Chicago is a city-pair air route between South Africa and United States. Travelers use this corridor for leisure, business, and connecting itineraries.
Primary search codes are CPT and CHI. Related codes: CPT → CHI, ORD, MDW.
Distance
Approximate flight distance: 13,710 km (great-circle). Actual flown distance can be longer depending on airway routing.
Duration
Typical block time for a direct flight is about 18 hours. Connecting itineraries take longer and depend on layover airports.
Airports
Cape Town airports and metro codes: CPT.
Chicago airports and metro codes: CHI, ORD, MDW.
Alternative routes
Related searches include the reverse route Chicago to Cape Town, other destinations from Cape Town, and other origins into Chicago.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Chicago?
Direct flights from Cape Town to Chicago typically take about 18 hours, depending on aircraft type, routing, and wind conditions. Connecting itineraries take longer.
What is the distance from Cape Town to Chicago?
The great-circle distance between Cape Town and Chicago is approximately 13,710 km. Flown distance can be longer depending on airways.
Which airports serve flights from Cape Town to Chicago?
Cape Town is commonly searched with code CPT (related: CPT). Chicago is commonly searched with code CHI (related: CHI, ORD, MDW).
Are there direct flights from Cape Town to Chicago?
Direct service availability varies by season and airline. Compare live schedules on Cheap Flights Worldwide for current nonstop and connecting options on this route.
What is the reverse flight route from Chicago to Cape Town?
The reverse city pair is Chicago to Cape Town. Distance is the same great-circle measure (13,710 km); block time can differ with winds and schedules.
Which countries does the Cape Town to Chicago route connect?
This route connects South Africa (Cape Town) with United States (Chicago).
Related routes
- Chicago to Cape Town
- Flights from Cape Town
- Flights to Chicago
- Flights in South Africa
- Flights in United States
- New York to Chicago
- Cape Town to Lisbon
- Cape Town to Athens
- Cape Town to Paris
- Cape Town to Rome
- Cape Town to Milan
- Cape Town to Barcelona
- Cape Town to Madrid
- Cape Town airport (CPT)
- Chicago airport (CHI)