Airport Comparison
| CPT | YHT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Haines Junction Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | YHT |
| ICAO Code | FACT | CYHT |
| City | Cape Town | Haines Junction |
| Country | South Africa | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Whitehorse |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 2,150 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 60.790000, -137.550000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Haines Junction (YHT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Haines Junction Airport (YHT) in Haines Junction, Canada is 16,576 kilometers (10,300 miles / 8,950 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.
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 05:02 in Cape Town, it's 20:02 in Haines Junction. 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.
There is a significant elevation difference of 1,999 feet between the two airports. Haines Junction Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.
The return flight from Haines Junction (YHT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 41° (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 Haines Junction Airport (YHT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.