CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,489 km
9,003 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
14,489 km
9,003 mi / 7,824 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT YGX
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Gillam Airport
IATA Code CPT YGX
ICAO Code FACT CYGX
City Cape Town Gillam
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 151 ft 476 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 56.360000, -94.710000

Cape Town (CPT) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 14,489 kilometers (9,003 miles / 7,824 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 11:54 in Cape Town, it's 03:54 in Gillam. 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 Gillam (YGX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 93° (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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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