CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
14,399 km
8,947 miles
YRS
Red Sucker Lake
Canada
Distance
14,399 km
8,947 mi / 7,775 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT YRS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Red Sucker Lake Airport
IATA Code CPT YRS
ICAO Code FACT CYRS
City Cape Town Red Sucker Lake
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Winnipeg
Elevation 151 ft 729 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 54.170000, -93.560000

Cape Town (CPT) to Red Sucker Lake (YRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Red Sucker Lake Airport (YRS) in Red Sucker Lake, Canada is 14,399 kilometers (8,947 miles / 7,775 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 09:11 in Cape Town, it's 01:11 in Red Sucker 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.

The return flight from Red Sucker Lake (YRS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 95° (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 Red Sucker Lake Airport (YRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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