CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,998 km
9,941 miles
YQU
Grande Prairie
Canada
Distance
15,998 km
9,941 mi / 8,638 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
319°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT YQU
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Grande Prairie Airport
IATA Code CPT YQU
ICAO Code FACT CYQU
City Cape Town Grande Prairie
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 151 ft 2,195 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 55.180000, -118.890000

Cape Town (CPT) to Grande Prairie (YQU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) in Grande Prairie, Canada is 15,998 kilometers (9,941 miles / 8,638 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 16:35 in Cape Town, it's 08:35 in Grande Prairie. 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 2,044 feet between the two airports. Grande Prairie Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Grande Prairie (YQU) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 72° (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 Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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