CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
12,138 km
7,542 miles
YRF
Cartwright
Canada
Distance
12,138 km
7,542 mi / 6,554 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT YRF
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Cartwright Airport
IATA Code CPT YRF
ICAO Code FACT CYCA
City Cape Town Cartwright
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Halifax
Elevation 151 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 53.680000, -57.040000

Cape Town (CPT) to Cartwright (YRF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Cartwright Airport (YRF) in Cartwright, Canada is 12,138 kilometers (7,542 miles / 6,554 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 21:47 in Cape Town, it's 15:47 in Cartwright. With a 6-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 Cartwright (YRF) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 122° (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 Cartwright Airport (YRF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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