Newark (EWR) to Cape Town (CPT) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Newark Liberty International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, with about 3 flights a week in July 2026. The 7,815-mile flight takes about 14h 27m gate to gate.
From
EWR
Newark
Newark Liberty International Airport
To
CPT
Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport
- Distance
- 7,815 mi · 12,577 km
- Flight time
- 14h 27m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 88%
Flights a week, July 2026
172 flights and 38,749 passengers in 12 months
Airlines flying EWR to CPT
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3 | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | 38,749 | 14h 27m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 12 | 2,740 | |
| September 2025 | 12 | 2,899 | |
| October 2025 | 14 | 3,276 | |
| November 2025 | 17 | 3,575 | |
| December 2025 | 18 | 4,142 | |
| January 2026 | 16 | 3,211 | |
| February 2026 | 15 | 3,137 | |
| March 2026 | 17 | 4,025 | |
| April 2026 | 13 | 2,992 | |
| May 2026 | 13 | 3,038 | |
| June 2026 | 12 | 2,672 | |
| July 2026 | 13 | 3,042 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.