CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,398 km
8,947 miles
YPM
Pikangikum
Canada
Distance
14,398 km
8,947 mi / 7,774 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT YPM
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Pikangikum Airport
IATA Code CPT YPM
ICAO Code FACT CYPM
City Cape Town Pikangikum
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 151 ft 1,114 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 51.820000, -93.970000

Cape Town (CPT) to Pikangikum (YPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Pikangikum Airport (YPM) in Pikangikum, Canada is 14,398 kilometers (8,947 miles / 7,774 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 15:44 in Cape Town, it's 07:44 in Pikangikum. 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.

The return flight from Pikangikum (YPM) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 97° (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 Pikangikum Airport (YPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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