The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Buffalo Narrows Airport (YVT) in Buffalo Narrows, Canada is 15,340 kilometers (9,532 miles / 8,283 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 04:06 in Cape Town, it's 20:06 in Buffalo Narrows. 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 1,272 feet between the two airports. Buffalo Narrows Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Buffalo Narrows (YVT) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 81° (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 Buffalo Narrows Airport (YVT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.