CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
11,983 km
7,446 miles
YFX
St. Lewis
Canada
Distance
11,983 km
7,446 mi / 6,470 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5.5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
322°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT YFX
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport St. Lewis (Fox Harbour) Airport
IATA Code CPT YFX
ICAO Code FACT CCK4
City Cape Town St. Lewis
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/St_Johns
Elevation 151 ft 74 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 52.370000, -55.670000

Cape Town (CPT) to St. Lewis (YFX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to St. Lewis (Fox Harbour) Airport (YFX) in St. Lewis, Canada is 11,983 kilometers (7,446 miles / 6,470 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

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 04:40 in Cape Town, it's 23:10 in St. Lewis. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from St. Lewis (YFX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 123° (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 St. Lewis (Fox Harbour) Airport (YFX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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