CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,268 km
9,487 miles
YNX
Snap Lake
Canada
Distance
15,268 km
9,487 mi / 8,244 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
330°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT YNX
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Snap Lake Airport
IATA Code CPT YNX
ICAO Code FACT CSK6
City Cape Town Snap Lake
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Yellowknife
Elevation 151 ft 1,557 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 63.590000, -110.910000

Cape Town (CPT) to Snap Lake (YNX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Snap Lake Airport (YNX) in Snap Lake, Canada is 15,268 kilometers (9,487 miles / 8,244 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 03:06 in Cape Town, it's 19:06 in Snap 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 1,406 feet between the two airports. Snap Lake Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Snap Lake (YNX) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Snap Lake Airport (YNX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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