CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,276 km
10,113 miles
YXS
Prince George
Canada
Distance
16,276 km
10,113 mi / 8,788 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
318°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

CPT YXS
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Prince George Airport
IATA Code CPT YXS
ICAO Code FACT CYXS
City Cape Town Prince George
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Vancouver
Elevation 151 ft 2,267 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 53.890000, -122.680000

Cape Town (CPT) to Prince George (YXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Prince George Airport (YXS) in Prince George, Canada is 16,276 kilometers (10,113 miles / 8,788 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 23:13 in Cape Town, it's 14:13 in Prince George. 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 2,116 feet between the two airports. Prince George Airport sits higher than Cape Town International Airport.

The return flight from Prince George (YXS) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Prince George Airport (YXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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