How long does it take to fly to Cape Town?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in United States you fly out of and what airport in Cape Town you fly into. For example, flying from Miami to Cape Town takes 19h 51m on average. On the other hand, flying from New York to Cape Town takes 21h 10m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo if there are any available for your route.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Cape Town flights?

According to our data, United Airlines have had the least number of delays on this route over the last 12 months; with about 31% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday is statistically the day of the week which experiences the fewest number of delays on this flight route. Wednesday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

What airlines fly to Cape Town?

Delta, United Airlines and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Cape Town from United States according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Cape Town. Keep in mind that there are 16 different airlines that fly to Cape Town on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How often are flights from the United States to Cape Town delayed?

Historically, on average around 31% of flights between United States and Cape Town have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 176 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Cape Town flights?

Generally, flights departing in the early afternoon tend to experience fewer delays. Flights at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from United States to Cape Town Intl?

Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, and SAUDIA are the most popular carriers operating from United States to Cape Town Intl

How many flights depart from United States to Cape Town on average per week?

As of September 2026, 11 flights take off from United States and land in Cape Town each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 27% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How many flights depart from United States to Cape Town on average per day?

As of September 2026, 1 flights take off from United States and land in Cape Town each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 9:00PM, with 100% of daily flights taking off in the evening.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from United States to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.

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As of September 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Cape Town Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from United States to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from United States to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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10:35 am - 2:10 pmATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 8:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$738Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

10:35 am - 2:10 pmATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 8:55 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

25h 05m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$752Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

6:26 pm - 10:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 44m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

7:20 am - 5:33 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

40h 13m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,015Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

6:26 pm - 10:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 44m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:25 pm - 5:33 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 08m3 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,015Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

1:45 pm - 6:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:25 pm - 7:35 amCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 10m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,055Kenya Airways

Sun, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 14

1:45 pm - 6:00 amJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 15m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:25 pm - 6:35 amCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 10m2 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,055Kenya Airways

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 23

10:05 pm - 9:25 amLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

49h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 am - 7:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

43h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$1,188Singapore Airlines

Mon, Feb 8 - Mon, Feb 22

7:50 pm - 9:25 amLAX Los Angeles-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 am - 7:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-LAX Los Angeles

43h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

$1,189Singapore Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Mon, Feb 22

9:20 pm - 12:05 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

5:20 pm - 7:25 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

33h 05m1 stop Istanbul

$1,249Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 26

2:30 pm - 11:00 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 30m1 stop Istanbul

5:20 pm - 11:45 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

25h 25m1 stop Istanbul

$1,269Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Mon, Nov 9

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9:50 pm - 1:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

3:10 pm - 1:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$911Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23

9:50 pm - 1:30 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 40m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Addis Ababa Bole

3:10 pm - 1:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

28h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Frankfurt am Main

$911Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 22

7:15 pm - 10:10 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

44h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

2:25 pm - 11:45 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

27h 20m3 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,251Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 18

1:45 pm - 1:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 50m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

2:25 pm - 7:35 amCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 10m2 stops Victoria Falls Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,265Kenya Airways

Tue, Sep 8 - Mon, Oct 5

1:45 pm - 10:10 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 25m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:15 pm - 9:00 amCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

25h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,287Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 17

1:45 pm - 1:35 pmJFK New York John F Kennedy Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 50m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Livingstone

2:25 pm - 7:35 amCPT Cape Town Intl-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl

23h 10m2 stops Livingstone Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

$1,328Kenya Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 10

7:25 am - 11:00 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

6:50 pm - 7:50 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

31h 00m2 stops London Heathrow Madrid Barajas

$1,329Iberia

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 23

7:25 am - 11:00 amBOS Boston Logan Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

6:50 pm - 12:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-BOS Boston Logan Intl

23h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,333Iberia

Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 23

9:30 pm - 11:50 amDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 20m1 stop Istanbul

4:35 pm - 7:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

34h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$1,335Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Oct 13

9:30 pm - 11:50 amDFW Dallas/Fort Worth-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 20m1 stop Istanbul

4:35 pm - 7:35 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth

34h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$1,351Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 29

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9:05 pm - 5:50 pmATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 45mnonstop

8:05 pm - 6:25 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16h 20mnonstop

$1,455Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

9:05 pm - 5:50 pmATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 45mnonstop

8:50 pm - 7:02 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16h 12mnonstop

$1,457Delta

Thu, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 30

9:05 pm - 5:50 pmATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 45mnonstop

8:05 pm - 6:25 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

16h 20mnonstop

$1,457Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

8:35 pm - 6:00 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

16h 00mnonstop

$1,581Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 27

8:35 pm - 5:10 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35mnonstop

8:50 pm - 6:50 amCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

16h 00mnonstop

$1,581Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Wed, Oct 28

8:35 pm - 5:10 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35mnonstop

8:50 pm - 6:50 amCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

16h 00mnonstop

$1,606United Airlines

Sun, Oct 18 - Sat, Oct 31

6:45 pm - 3:20 pmIAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 35mnonstop

8:00 pm - 5:30 amCPT Cape Town Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

15h 30mnonstop

$1,606United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

8:35 pm - 6:00 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

7:50 pm - 5:35 amCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

15h 45mnonstop

$1,671Ethiopian Air

Wed, Jan 13 - Sat, Apr 10

8:35 pm - 6:00 pmEWR Newark-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 25mnonstop

8:50 pm - 5:50 amCPT Cape Town Intl-EWR Newark

16h 00mnonstop

$2,059Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jan 3 - Mon, Jan 11

9:00 pm - 5:50 pmATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-CPT Cape Town Intl

14h 50mnonstop

8:05 pm - 6:00 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

15h 55mnonstop

$13,500Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29

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Ethiopian Air flights from United States to Cape Town

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 5

ATL10:35 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21h 35m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 20

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

ATL8:55 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$738

Ethiopian Air

Oct 5

ATL10:35 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21h 35m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 20

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

ATL8:55 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$752

Ethiopian Air

Sep 21

ATL10:35 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

21h 35m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

Sep 29

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

ATL8:55 amAtlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$761

Turkish Airlines flights from United States to Cape Town

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 19

IAD9:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 45m

1 stop

CPT12:05 pmCape Town Intl

Nov 26

CPT5:20 pmCape Town Intl

33h 05m

1 stop

IAD7:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,249

Turkish Airlines

Nov 9

IAD9:20 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

31h 45m

1 stop

CPT12:05 pmCape Town Intl

Nov 17

CPT5:20 pmCape Town Intl

33h 05m

1 stop

IAD7:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

$1,278

Turkish Airlines

Jan 14

DFW8:10 pmDallas/Fort Worth

31h 55m

1 stop

CPT12:05 pmCape Town Intl

Jan 28

CPT5:20 pmCape Town Intl

33h 05m

1 stop

DFW6:25 pmDallas/Fort Worth

$1,292

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ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 10/5

10:35 am-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/20

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$738

AtlantaCape Town

ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson - CPT Cape Town Intl

ATLCPT

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

Mon 10/5

10:35 am-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/20

1:50 pm-8:55 am

2 stops25h 05m

$752

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/5

6:26 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops45h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/20

7:20 am-5:33 pm

2 stops40h 13m

$1,015

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/5

6:26 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops45h 44m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/20

2:25 pm-5:33 pm

3 stops33h 08m

$1,015

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/28

1:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/14

2:25 pm-7:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

$1,055

New YorkCape Town

JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/15

1:45 pm-6:00 am

1 stop33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/23

2:25 pm-6:35 am

2 stops23h 10m

$1,055

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Mon 2/8

10:05 pm-9:25 am

2 stops49h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/22

10:40 am-7:55 pm

2 stops43h 15m

$1,188

Los AngelesCape Town

LAX Los Angeles - CPT Cape Town Intl

LAXCPT

Los Angeles

Fri 2/12

7:50 pm-9:25 am

2 stops51h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/22

10:40 am-7:55 pm

2 stops43h 15m

$1,189

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/19

9:20 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/26

5:20 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$1,249

Washington, D.C.Cape Town

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/25

2:30 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/9

5:20 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 25m

$1,269

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

If you are unable to visit Cape Town during the month of February, then departing from United States during the month January is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $1,487.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Cape Town is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $1,610. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Cape Town is Saturday, with ticket prices averaging around $2,011.

What is the cheapest United States to Cape Town Intl flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Cape Town?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around $1,469 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from United States for as low as $1,118 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$488
Fastest flight time	14h 25m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Cape Town	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from United States in the past 72 hours is $488. The best round-trip flight deal from United States to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $738.

The fastest flight from United States to Cape Town takes 14h 25m

Direct flights go from United States to Cape Town every day.

There is 1 airport in Cape Town. From United States there are direct flights to Cape Town Intl (CPT).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from United States to Cape Town Intl Airport refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of September 2026, there are 15 operators available to choose from for flights from United States to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from United States to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from United States to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Cape Town Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from United States to Cape Town?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from United States to Cape Town is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, representing 59.14% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A350-900 at 26.16%, Airbus A320-100/200 at 10.75%, and Airbus A320neo at 0.36%.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $617	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,483 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $768	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
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British Airways	PriceFrom $877	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,205 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $976	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,172 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom $979	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,593 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $1,070	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 326 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,090	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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