CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,715 km
9,765 miles
YEG
Edmonton
Canada
Distance
15,715 km
9,765 mi / 8,485 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
315°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT YEG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Edmonton International Airport
IATA Code CPT YEG
ICAO Code FACT CYEG
City Cape Town Edmonton
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 151 ft 2,373 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 53.310000, -113.580000

Cape Town (CPT) to Edmonton (YEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Edmonton International Airport (YEG) in Edmonton, Canada is 15,715 kilometers (9,765 miles / 8,485 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 14:59 in Cape Town, it's 06:59 in Edmonton. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,222 feet between the two airports. Edmonton International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Edmonton (YEG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 80° (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 Edmonton International Airport (YEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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