CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
13,423 km
8,340 miles
YNC
Wemindji
Canada
Distance
13,423 km
8,340 mi / 7,248 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT YNC
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Wemindji Airport
IATA Code CPT YNC
ICAO Code FACT CYNC
City Cape Town Wemindji
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Toronto
Elevation 151 ft 66 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 53.010000, -78.830000

Cape Town (CPT) to Wemindji (YNC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Wemindji Airport (YNC) in Wemindji, Canada is 13,423 kilometers (8,340 miles / 7,248 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 19:23 in Cape Town, it's 12:23 in Wemindji. With a 7-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 Wemindji (YNC) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 107° (east southeast). 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 Wemindji Airport (YNC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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