CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,004 km
8,080 miles
YFG
Fontanges
Canada
Distance
13,004 km
8,080 mi / 7,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
319°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT YFG
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Fontanges Airport
IATA Code CPT YFG
ICAO Code FACT CTU2
City Cape Town Fontanges
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 151 ft 1,550 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 54.550000, -71.170000

Cape Town (CPT) to Fontanges (YFG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Fontanges Airport (YFG) in Fontanges, Canada is 13,004 kilometers (8,080 miles / 7,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 09:50 in Cape Town, it's 03:50 in Fontanges. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,399 feet between the two airports. Fontanges Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Fontanges (YFG) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 111° (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 Fontanges Airport (YFG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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