CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,584 km
8,440 miles
YFA
Fort Albany
Canada
Distance
13,584 km
8,440 mi / 7,335 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
315°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT YFA
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Fort Albany Airport
IATA Code CPT YFA
ICAO Code FACT CYFA
City Cape Town Fort Albany
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 151 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 52.200000, -81.700000

Cape Town (CPT) to Fort Albany (YFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Fort Albany Airport (YFA) in Fort Albany, Canada is 13,584 kilometers (8,440 miles / 7,335 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, 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 01:20 in Cape Town, it's 19:20 in Fort Albany. With a 6-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 Fort Albany (YFA) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 105° (east southeast). 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 Fort Albany Airport (YFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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