CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,372 km
9,552 miles
YLJ
Meadow Lake
Canada
Distance
15,372 km
9,552 mi / 8,300 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT YLJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Meadow Lake Airport
IATA Code CPT YLJ
ICAO Code FACT CYLJ
City Cape Town Meadow Lake
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Regina
Elevation 151 ft 1,576 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 54.130000, -108.520000

Cape Town (CPT) to Meadow Lake (YLJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) in Meadow Lake, Canada is 15,372 kilometers (9,552 miles / 8,300 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 06:26 in Cape Town, it's 22:26 in Meadow 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 1,425 feet between the two airports. Meadow Lake Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Meadow Lake (YLJ) 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 Meadow Lake Airport (YLJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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