CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,856 km
9,853 miles
LAK
Aklavik
Canada
Distance
15,856 km
9,853 mi / 8,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
344°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT LAK
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Aklavik Airport
IATA Code CPT LAK
ICAO Code FACT CYKD
City Cape Town Aklavik
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 151 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 68.220000, -135.010000

Cape Town (CPT) to Aklavik (LAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Aklavik Airport (LAK) in Aklavik, Canada is 15,856 kilometers (9,853 miles / 8,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 344°.

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 02:53 in Cape Town, it's 17:53 in Aklavik. With a 9-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 Aklavik (LAK) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 37° (northeast). 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 Aklavik Airport (LAK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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