CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,633 km
9,093 miles
XPP
Poplar River
Canada
Distance
14,633 km
9,093 mi / 7,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
314°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT XPP
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Poplar River Airport
IATA Code CPT XPP
ICAO Code FACT CZNG
City Cape Town Poplar River
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 151 ft 728 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 53.000000, -97.270000

Cape Town (CPT) to Poplar River (XPP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Poplar River Airport (XPP) in Poplar River, Canada is 14,633 kilometers (9,093 miles / 7,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 314°.

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 16:12 in Cape Town, it's 08:12 in Poplar River. 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 Poplar River (XPP) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 94° (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 Poplar River Airport (XPP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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