CPT
Cape Town
South Africa
15,821 km
9,831 miles
ZFN
Tulita
Canada
Distance
15,821 km
9,831 mi / 8,543 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-9h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
336°
north northwest

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CPT ZFN
Airport Name Cape Town International Airport Tulita Airport
IATA Code CPT ZFN
ICAO Code FACT CZFN
City Cape Town Tulita
Country South Africa Canada
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Edmonton
Elevation 151 ft 332 ft
Coordinates -33.960000, 18.600000 64.910000, -125.570000

Cape Town (CPT) to Tulita (ZFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town, South Africa to Tulita Airport (ZFN) in Tulita, Canada is 15,821 kilometers (9,831 miles / 8,543 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 08:22 in Cape Town, it's 23:22 in Tulita. 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.

The return flight from Tulita (ZFN) to Cape Town (CPT) follows a heading of 53° (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 Tulita Airport (ZFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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