CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,269 km
9,488 miles
YXE
Saskatoon
Canada
Distance
15,269 km
9,488 mi / 8,245 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT YXE
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport
IATA Code CPT YXE
ICAO Code FACT CYXE
City Cape Town Saskatoon
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Regina
Elevation 151 ft 1,653 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 52.170000, -106.700000

Cape Town (CPT) to Saskatoon (YXE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) in Saskatoon, Canada is 15,269 kilometers (9,488 miles / 8,245 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, 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 06:29 in Cape Town, it's 22:29 in Saskatoon. 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 1,502 feet between the two airports. Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Saskatoon (YXE) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 87° (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 Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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