Airport Comparison
| CPT | YMJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Cape Town International Airport | Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport |
| IATA Code | CPT | YMJ |
| ICAO Code | FACT | CYMJ |
| City | Cape Town | Moose Jaw |
| Country | South Africa | Canada |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg | America/Regina |
| Elevation | 151 ft | 1,892 ft |
| Coordinates | -33.960000, 18.600000 | 50.330000, -105.560000 |
Cape Town (CPT) to Moose Jaw (YMJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport (YMJ) in Moose Jaw, Canada is 15,196 kilometers (9,442 miles / 8,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.
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 22:53 in Cape Town, it's 14:53 in Moose Jaw. 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 1,741 feet between the two airports. Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.
The return flight from Moose Jaw (YMJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 90° (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 Moose Jaw Air Vice Marshal C. M. McEwen Airport (YMJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.