CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,539 km
10,277 miles
YXQ
Beaver Creek
Canada
Distance
16,539 km
10,277 mi / 8,931 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
342°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT YXQ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Beaver Creek Airport
IATA Code CPT YXQ
ICAO Code FACT CYXQ
City Cape Town Beaver Creek
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Whitehorse
Elevation 151 ft 2,131 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 62.410000, -140.870000

Cape Town (CPT) to Beaver Creek (YXQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) in Beaver Creek, Canada is 16,539 kilometers (10,277 miles / 8,931 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 342°.

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 08:05 in Cape Town, it's 23:05 in Beaver Creek. With a 9-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 1,980 feet between the two airports. Beaver Creek Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Beaver Creek (YXQ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 34° (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 Beaver Creek Airport (YXQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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