CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,544 km
9,037 miles
ILF
Ilford
Canada
Distance
14,544 km
9,037 mi / 7,853 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
318°
northwest

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CPT ILF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Ilford Airport
IATA Code CPT ILF
ICAO Code FACT CZBD
City Cape Town Ilford
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 151 ft 642 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 56.060000, -95.610000

Cape Town (CPT) to Ilford (ILF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ilford Airport (ILF) in Ilford, Canada is 14,544 kilometers (9,037 miles / 7,853 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting South Africa with Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:58 in Cape Town, it's 13:58 in Ilford. With a 8-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Ilford (ILF) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 92° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Ilford Airport (ILF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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