CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
16,496 km
10,250 miles
YYJ
Victoria
Canada
Distance
16,496 km
10,250 mi / 8,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

CPT YYJ
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Victoria International Airport
IATA Code CPT YYJ
ICAO Code FACT CYYJ
City Cape Town Victoria
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Vancouver
Elevation 151 ft 63 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 48.650000, -123.430000

Cape Town (CPT) to Victoria (YYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) in Victoria, Canada is 16,496 kilometers (10,250 miles / 8,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 04:37 in Cape Town, it's 18:37 in Victoria. With a 10-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 Victoria (YYJ) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 77° (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 Victoria International Airport (YYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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