Airport Comparison
| CPT | YHI | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Ulukhaktok Holman Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | YHI |
| ICAO Code | FACT | CYHI |
| City | Cape Town | Ulukhaktok |
| Country | South Africa | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Yellowknife |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 117 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 70.760000, -117.810000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Ulukhaktok (YHI) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Ulukhaktok Holman Airport (YHI) in Ulukhaktok, Canada is 15,178 kilometers (9,431 miles / 8,196 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.
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 10:07 in Cape Town, it's 01:07 in Ulukhaktok. With a 9-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 Ulukhaktok (YHI) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 56° (northeast). 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 Ulukhaktok Holman Airport (YHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.