Dulles (IAD) to Cape Town (CPT) flights
United Airlines flies nonstop from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cape Town International Airport, with about 3 flights a week in July 2026. The 7,923-mile flight takes about 14h 28m gate to gate.
From
IAD
Dulles
Washington Dulles International Airport
To
CPT
Cape Town
Cape Town International Airport
- Distance
- 7,923 mi · 12,751 km
- Flight time
- 14h 28m
- Airlines
- 1
- Seats filled
- 88%
Flights a week, July 2026
152 flights and 34,267 passengers in 12 months
Airlines flying IAD to CPT
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3 | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | 34,267 | 14h 28m |
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 | 13 | 2,857 | |
| September 2025 | 13 | 3,156 | |
| October 2025 | 13 | 3,102 | |
| November 2025 | 13 | 2,820 | |
| December 2025 | 13 | 3,066 | |
| January 2026 | 13 | 2,426 | |
| February 2026 | 11 | 2,395 | |
| March 2026 | 12 | 2,752 | |
| April 2026 | 12 | 2,644 | |
| May 2026 | 13 | 3,115 | |
| June 2026 | 13 | 2,997 | |
| July 2026 | 13 | 2,937 |
Related
Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.