CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,148 km
9,413 miles
YKJ
Key Lake
Canada
Distance
15,148 km
9,413 mi / 8,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
320°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT YKJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Key Lake Airport
IATA Code CPT YKJ
ICAO Code FACT CYKJ
City Cape Town Key Lake
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Regina
Elevation 151 ft 1,679 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 57.260000, -105.620000

Cape Town (CPT) to Key Lake (YKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Key Lake Airport (YKJ) in Key Lake, Canada is 15,148 kilometers (9,413 miles / 8,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 320°.

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 11:53 in Cape Town, it's 03:53 in Key Lake. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,528 feet between the two airports. Key Lake Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Key Lake (YKJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 83° (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 Key Lake Airport (YKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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